Father Ted Season 1

Synopsis

The first season introduces the incorrigible Father Ted, the dim-witted Father Dougal, the irascible Father Jack along with their long-suffering housekeeper Mrs. Doyle. Father Ted faces challenges at every turn as he tries to bring stability to his congregation and the surreal townspeople of Craggy Island, Ireland.

Main Cast

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Age : 45 | Popularity : 4%

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Age : 58 | Popularity : 5%

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Age : 61 | Popularity : 11%

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

Age : 77 | Popularity : 4%

Episodes

Episode 1

21 April 1995 - 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 invented has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.

Episode 2

28 April 1995 - 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.

Episode 3

05 May 1995 - 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.

Episode 4

12 May 1995 - 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.

Episode 5

19 May 1995 - 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.

Episode 6

26 May 1995 - 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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Arthur Mathews Lissa Evans Geoffrey Perkins Graham Linehan
Department	Role	Name

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