Father Ted

1995 - 1998

Good Luck, Father Ted

21st April 1995

Episode 1

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.

Entertaining Father Stone

28th April 1995

Episode 2

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.

The Passion of Saint Tibulus

Episode 3

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.

Competition Time

Episode 4

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.

And God Created Woman

Episode 5

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.

Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Episode 6

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.

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Dermot Morgan•Ardal O'Hanlon•Pauline McLynn

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

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Dermot Morgan Image

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Ardal O'Hanlon Image

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Pauline McLynn Image

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Frank Kelly Image

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

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Arthur Mathews

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Graham Linehan

Producer

Geoffrey Perkins Image

Geoffrey Perkins

Producer

Lissa Evans Image

Lissa Evans

Producer

Mary Motture

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