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Hell's Bells

1986Show1 season6 episodes

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

Summary

Hell's Bells is a 1986 British sitcom produced by BBC Television starring Derek Nimmo as traditionalist Dean 'Selwyn' Makepeace, who finds himself consistently at loggerheads with modernising new Bishop Godfrey Hethercote.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Stephens
Written by
Jan Butlin
Produced by
Mike Stephens

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Facts

June 9, 1986 · July 14, 1986 · Ended

First aired
June 9, 1986
Last aired
July 14, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Hell's Bells worth watching?"

Questions about Hell's Bells

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hell's Bells worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Hell's Bells okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hell's Bells?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

Will Hell's Bells make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hell's Bells?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.