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Father Ted

Father Ted
★ 8.2/10•1995•24m•15•Comedy
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A real charmer.

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 21, 1995

Episodes

Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedE124m

Good Luck, Father Ted

Ted gets his chance to be on TV when he is to be interviewed by a magazine programme. But 'FunLand', the most pathetic travelling fair ever conceived has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.

Apr 21, 1995

Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneE224m

Entertaining Father Stone

The world's most boring priest comes to stay, and he just won't go away. After his worst ever birthday party, Father Ted prays for deliverance from Father Stone, but a lightning strike wasn't what he expected.

Apr 28, 1995

Episode 3 - The Passion of Saint TibulusE324m

The Passion of Saint Tibulus

The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction of Saint Tibulus. Bishop Brennan is dispatched to the island to ensure that the priests take to the picket line in protest. But their defiant stand only gives more publicity to the film, which becomes an overnight success. It is left to Father Jack to stop the Bishop from sending them packing.

May 5, 1995

Episode 4 - Competition TimeE424m

Competition Time

It's the 'All Priests Stars In Their Eyes Lookalike Competition', and showbusiness personality Henry Sellers, a former alcoholic, has landed on the island to host the festivities. Father Ted is determined not to go as Mother Teresa again, but he isn't the only one to think of Elvis. It takes some quick thinking to beat Father Byrne's team from nearby Rugged Island.

May 12, 1995

Episode 5 - And God Created WomanE524m

And God Created Woman

A blossoming romance between Father Ted and steamy novelist Polly Clarke threatens to come between a group of visiting nuns and their favourite priest. Among other things, Ted delivers an entire service in a matter of milliseconds, and becomes involved in an armed robbery.

May 19, 1995

Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal RestE624m

Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

After an overdose of floor polish, Father Jack finally bites the dust, and Ted and Dougal discover they've been left a fortune in his will - providing they allay his fear of being buried alive by spending a night with him in the crypt.

May 26, 1995

Actors

Dermot Morgan

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Ardal O'Hanlon

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Frank Kelly

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

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