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Peter Sellers

Richard Henry Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980), commonly known as Peter Sellers, was a British comedian and actor best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove, as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series, as Clare Quilty in the original 1962 screen version of Lolita, and as the guileless man-child Chance in his penultimate film, Being There. Sellers rose to fame on the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show. His...

Jesu Lover of my Soul

Jesu Lover of my Soul

00:48

Smallwood sings as he is being sent into space.

I've Been a Failure All My Life

I've Been a Failure All My Life

00:14

Rev. Smallwood talks with the astronaut.

You Won't Be Receiving Them

You Won't Be Receiving Them

00:36

Simpson informs Rev. Smallwood that Lady Despard won't be paying for food for...

Is to Teach by Example

Is to Teach by Example

00:54

Geoffrey, Rev. Smallwood, and Lady Despard discuss the potential demise of th...

That Dirty, Idle, Thieving Bunch?

That Dirty, Idle, Thieving Bunch?

00:19

Geoffrey and Rev. Smallwood continue to discuss the Smiths.

No Human Being Is Worthless

No Human Being Is Worthless

00:04

Rev. Smallwood discusses the Smiths with Geoffrey

Next Job You Ought to Do Is Get Me and Harry Married

Next Job You Ought to Do Is Get Me and Harry Married

00:26

Rene Smith asks Rev. Smallwood to marry her and Harry.

Does Thou Renounce the Devil and All His Works

Does Thou Renounce the Devil and All His Works

00:13

The reverend performs a baptism.

Fred, You Better Come Along With Me

Fred, You Better Come Along With Me

00:06

Rev. Smallwood doesn't know that Fred already knows he is housing Fred's fami...

You certainly made me look a bit silly

You certainly made me look a bit silly

00:35

Fred, the former inmate, apologizes to Rev. Smallwood.

Real three-in-one, The father, the son and the holy ghost

Real three-in-one, The father, the son and the holy ghost

01:22

The Rev. Smallwood gives a sermon.

Can You Tell Me What We Mean by the Three-in-One?

Can You Tell Me What We Mean by the Three-in-One?

00:06

Rev. Smallwood quizzes the Bible class.

Perhaps You'd Like to Explain that Joke

Perhaps You'd Like to Explain that Joke

00:09

Rev. Smallwood tells the Archdeacon that he didn't understand the 'joke' that...

You Can Do Anything

You Can Do Anything

00:05

Rev. Smallwood encourages Lady Despard to start a farm.

The Devil's Always Wacking Around

The Devil's Always Wacking Around

00:14

Rev. Smallwood and Lady Despard talk about how hard it is to do good deeds.

You're certainly on the right road

You're certainly on the right road

00:12

Lady Despard talks to Rev. Smallwood about being a good person.

Do You Like Donkeys, Mister?

Do You Like Donkeys, Mister?

00:12

The reverend talks donkeys with one of the Smith children.

The Church Has to Live With the World as It Is

The Church Has to Live With the World as It Is

00:11

The Archdeacon and Rev. Smallwood discuss rich people getting into Heaven.

You're in a Bit of a Fix, Aren't You?

You're in a Bit of a Fix, Aren't You?

00:12

Rev. Smallwood doesn't think Lady Despard is getting into Heaven.

There's Any Need to Keep Bringing God Into This

There's Any Need to Keep Bringing God Into This

00:09

Rev. Smallwood discusses the Smiths with the Archdeacon.

It Isn't the Paying, You Know, It's the Caring

It Isn't the Paying, You Know, It's the Caring

00:06

Rev. Smallwood talks about why the Smiths are staying with him.

It's People That Come First

It's People That Come First

00:09

Rev. Smallwood continues to talk to Lady Despard and the Archdeacon about ref...

The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost

The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost

00:08

Rev. Smallwood talks to Lady Despard about refusing her donation to the church.

Woe unto you when all men speak well of you

Woe unto you when all men speak well of you

00:07

Rev. Smallwood is not worried that people have complained about him.