Gerry Anderson Encyclopedia
Father Unwin

When a late member of this parish leaves Father Stanley Unwin a strange briefcase, it unexpectedly changes Unwin's life.

Inside the briefcase is a miniaturisation device, and the parishioner's request is the Father Unwin uses it as he sees fit for the good of mankind.

Father Unwin decides to use this "Minimizer" - which can shrink objects or people to one-third of their normal size - to aid British Intelligence.

Father Unwin's contact there is The Bishop (British Intelligence Service Headquarters Operation Priest).

Operating out of his home, the Vicarage and driving his 1917 Model"T" Ford and the assistance of reducible agent Matthew, Father Unwin becomes a vital contributor to British Security.

Trivia[]

  • Father Stanley Unwin was played by real life actor Stanley Unwin. Despite being portrayed by a puppet in the series (except in long shots), Unwin appears in live action in the opening credits.

Appearances[]

A Case For The Bishop[]


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Characters
B.I.S.H.O.P: Father Stanley UnwinMatthew HardingThe BishopAgent SaundersAgent BlakeAgent Patterson
Others
Mrs. Appleby
Revamp Puppets
Episodes
A Case for the BishopA Question of MiraclesTo Catch A SpyThe Feathered SpiesLast Train to Bufflers HaltHole In OneRecall To ServiceErrand Of MercyThe Deadly WhisperThe CureSchool For SpiesMay-Day, May-Day!More Haste Less Speed
Vehicles
Gabriel
Equipment
The Minimizer • Matthew's Suitcase
Locations
B.I.S.H.O.P. HeadquartersVicarageFather Unwin's ChurchBritish Intelligence Headquarters