A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Cast: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Pauline McLynn
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6 episodes
1. Good Luck, Father TedTed 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.15CC24minApr 21, 1995
2. Entertaining Father StoneThe 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.15CC24minApr 28, 1995
3. The Passion of Saint TibulusThe 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.15CC24minMay 5, 1995
4. Competition TimeIt'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.15CC24minMay 12, 1995
5. And God Created WomanA 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.15CC24minMay 19, 1995
6. Grant Unto Him Eternal RestAfter 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.15CC24minMay 26, 1995
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A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan
- Studio
- Hat Trick Productions, Channel 4 Television
