Series synopsis
Rev. is a German comedy drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on June 28, 2010. It ended on April 28, 2014. It was created by Tom Hollander. It stars Tom Hollander, Olivia Colman, Steve Evets and Miles Jupp.
Sitcom about a former rural parish vicar trying to cope with the varied demands of running an inner-city church.
Premise
Sitcom about a former rural parish vicar trying to cope with the varied demands of running an inner-city church.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Hollander as Adam
- Olivia Colman as Alex
- Steve Evets as Colin
- Miles Jupp as Nigel
- Jimmy Akingbola as Mick
- Simon McBurney as Robert
- Ellen Thomas as Adoha
- Lucy Liemann as Ellie
Guest cast
- Katie Males as Lisa
- Sasha Waddell as Charlotte Hinton
- Nathanjohn Carter as Jewish Soccer Captain
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 28, 2010 | August 2, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 7 | November 10, 2011 | December 20, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 6 | March 24, 2014 | April 28, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On Your Knees Forget The Fees Adam is feeling the pressure of trying to fill a rundown London church — that is, until his congregation quadruples overnight. But the sudden influx of worshippers isn't down to word getting out about his wonderful sermons... |
June 28, 2010 |
| 2 | Jesus is Awesome | July 5, 2010 |
| 3 | Forests of Prejudice | July 12, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accidental Hero | November 10, 2011 |
| 2 | The Talented Curate | November 17, 2011 |
| 3 | Sleepless Nights | November 24, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birth Adam's wife Alex gives birth to their daughter in dramatic circumstances. Can he manage being a father and a Father? |
March 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
Gay Weddings Adam's put on the spot as he's asked to perform a gay wedding. Can he give the couple what they want whilst sticking to church law? |
March 31, 2014 |
| 3 |
Donation Adam is intrigued when a local artist, Mike Tobin, offers to make a £60k donation to St Saviour's. Finally the Lord has provided a solution to Adam's financial problems. Nothing will go wrong (everything goes wrong). Meanwhile Adam ropes Ellie in to his campaign against some local litter louts. |
April 7, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 28, 2010 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2014 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |