Aired Saturday 15 June, 7:50am - 8:25am on Sky Arts

Tales of the Unexpected

Name: 9:30am - Series 2 Episode 9
Start: 2026-03-18T09:30:00Z
End: 2026-03-18T10:00:00Z
Location: Sky Arts

Series 9 Episode 4: The Verger

When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?

Cast and crew

Rodney Bennett Director
Richard Briers Albert Dobson
Patricia Routledge Milly Dobson
Andrew Burt The Vicar
Rowland Davies The Bank Manager
Geoffrey Chater The Magistrate
Bruce Boa Mr Groober
Bradley Lavelle The Lawyer
Geoffrey Beevers The Health Inspector
Andrew Seear Man in Teashop
Mike Carnell Passerby

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Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 1:00pm on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 3
Today, 1:30pm on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 9
Today, 6:00pm on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 1
Today, 6:30pm on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 5
Tomorrow, 9:00am on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 3
Tomorrow, 9:30am on Sky Arts
Series 2 Episode 9