Hallelujah! The Complete Collection

Saving souls has never been so funny! In this classic British series, old-school Salvation Army captain Emily Ridley (Thora Hird, Last of the Summer Wine) and eager recruit Sister Alice (Patsy Rowlands, Carry On!) lay siege to Yorkshire's "dens of iniquity." Full of gentle, affectionate humor, Hallelujah! serves up laughs as heartwarming as a welcome bowl of homemade soup. About 6 hours on 2 discs.

Series 1

Episode 1: Retirement
Captain Emily Ridley resists retirement from the Salvation Army.

Episode 2: Repentance
Unexpected trouble awaits Emily in Brigthorpe.

Episode 3: Counseling
Counseling season confirms Emily's worst fears about the town.

Episode 4: Poor Box
When her door-to-door collection fails, Emily turns to the poor box.

Episode 5: Luncheon Club
Emily starts a Senior Citizens' Luncheon Club, with interesting results.

Episode 6: Mobile Canteen
A mobile soup kitchen doesn't work out quite as intended.

Episode 7: Struck Down
While Emily recuperates, Alice and Dorothy assume command.

Series 2

Episode 1: Marching Orders
Emily is ordered to relocate, but where will she go?

Episode 2: Just a Song at Twilight
The soldiers' home enters a musical competition without having a band.

Episode 3: Holy Deadlock
Frustrated by her soul-saving efforts, Emily hits the jackpot of original sin.

Episode 4: The Snake Pit (Part 1)
Emily anticipates a long-awaited promotion.

Episode 5: The Snake Pit (Part 2)
Accusations of mismanagement threaten Emily's career.

Episode 6: Rock Bottom
Alice tries to save a middle-aged dropout from himself.

Episode 7: It Happened One Night
The secret private life of Emily Ridley is revealed.

Christmas Special: A Goose for Mrs Scratchitt
Emily imagines a Christmas in her grandmother's day.

Written by Dick Sharples
Directed by Ronnie Baxter
Produced by Ronnie Baxter
Costumes Designed by Anne Weatherill