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Bless Me Father

  • TV Series
  • 1978–19811978–1981
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Bless Me Father (1978)
Bless Me Father: A Legend Comes To Stay
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"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and mis... Read all"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and misadventures of the practical-minded veteran Irish priest Fr. Father Duddleswell (Arthur Low... Read all"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and misadventures of the practical-minded veteran Irish priest Fr. Father Duddleswell (Arthur Lowe) as he tries to break in his inexperienced and idealistic young curate Father Boyd (Dani... Read all

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
172
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  • Stars
    • Arthur Lowe
    • Daniel Abineri
    • Gabrielle Daye
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  • Stars
    • Arthur Lowe
    • Daniel Abineri
    • Gabrielle Daye
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    • 6User reviews
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  • Episodes21

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    Bless Me Father: A Legend Comes To Stay
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    Bless Me Father: A Legend Comes To Stay
    Bless Me Father: The Heart Of A Curate
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    Bless Me Father: The Heart Of A Curate
    Bless Me Father: The Tennis Match
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    Bless Me Father: The Tennis Match
    Bless Me Father: Porgy And Bess
    Trailer 1:58
    Bless Me Father: Porgy And Bess
    Bless Me Father: Season 3
    Trailer 0:51
    Bless Me Father: Season 3
    Bless Me Father: Father And Mother
    Trailer 2:00
    Bless Me Father: Father And Mother
    Bless Me Father: Fatal Lady
    Trailer 1:57
    Bless Me Father: Fatal Lady
    Bless Me Father: The Seal Of Confession
    Trailer 1:59
    Bless Me Father: The Seal Of Confession
    Bless Me Father: Baptism Of Fire
    Trailer 1:56
    Bless Me Father: Baptism Of Fire
    Bless Me, Father
    Trailer 0:53
    Bless Me, Father
    Bless Me Father: Fire And Brimstone
    Trailer 1:43
    Bless Me Father: Fire And Brimstone
    Bless Me Father: A Mixed-Up Marriage
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    Bless Me Father: A Mixed-Up Marriage

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    Daniel Abineri and Arthur Lowe in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri and Arthur Lowe in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Arthur Lowe in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Barbara Hicks in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Arthur Lowe and Patrick McAlinney in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri, Arthur Lowe, and Patrick McAlinney in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Arthur Lowe and Cyril Shaps in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Arthur Lowe in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri and Patrick McAlinney in Bless Me Father (1978)
    Daniel Abineri and Peter Bowles in Bless Me Father (1978)

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    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Father Charles Clement Duddleswellas Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
    21 episodes21 eps • 1978–1981
    Daniel Abineri
    Daniel Abineri
    • Father Neil Boydas Father Neil Boyd
    21 episodes21 eps • 1978–1981
    Gabrielle Daye
    Gabrielle Daye
    • Mrs. Pringas Mrs. Pring
    21 episodes21 eps • 1978–1981
    Patrick McAlinney
    Patrick McAlinney
    • Dr. Daleyas Dr. Daley
    12 episodes12 eps • 1978–1981
    David Ryall
    David Ryall
    • Billy Buzzleas Billy Buzzle
    9 episodes9 eps • 1978–1981
    Sheila Keith
    Sheila Keith
    • Mother Stephenas Mother Stephen
    8 episodes8 eps • 1978–1981
    Geoffrey Drew
    Geoffrey Drew
    • Mr. Pinkertonas Mr. Pinkerton…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–1981
    Pamela Ruddock
    • Mrs. Rollingsas Mrs. Rollings
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978–1981
    Derek Francis
    Derek Francis
    • Bishop O'Reillyas Bishop O'Reilly
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978
    Phoebe Nicholls
    Phoebe Nicholls
    • Nurse Owenas Nurse Owen
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    Patrick Newell
    Patrick Newell
    • Bottesfordas Bottesford…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1981
    Daniel Gerroll
    Daniel Gerroll
    • Johnny Downesas Johnny Downes
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979–1981
    Gerald Cross
    Gerald Cross
    • Mr. Probbleas Mr. Probble…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1981
    Rosie Collins
    • Young Ladyas Young Lady
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1979
    Peter Bowles
    Peter Bowles
    • Fred Bowlbyas Fred Bowlby
    1 episode1 ep • 1978
    Kevin Collins
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    1 episode1 ep • 1978
    John Bryans
    • Captain Kentas Captain Kent
    1 episode1 ep • 1979
    Margaret Flint
    • Mrs. Carlinas Mrs. Carlin
    1 episode1 ep • 1979
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    "Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and misadventures of the practical-minded veteran Irish priest Fr. Father Duddleswell (Arthur Lowe) as he tries to break in his inexperienced and idealistic young curate Father Boyd (Daniel Abineri). The priests' lives at St. Jude's Parish in London are hilariously complicated by an unflappable and tart housekeeper (Gabrielle Daye), a stern and imperious Mother Superior (Sheila Keith), and a flippant worldling neighbor, Billy Buzzle (David Ryall). Plots revolve around crises that make Catholic parish life both charming and frustrating, e.g., fund-raising and parish bazaars, the seal of confession, complications over funerals, etc. —michaelfoley2001
    housekeeperolder man younger man relationshipirishyear 19501950s8 more
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    • Trivia
      All 21 episodes were written by Peter de Rosa, based upon his own experiences as a novice curate, which he had previously published in book form under the pseudonym 'Neil Boyd.'
    • Connections
      Featured in Arthur Lowe: A Life on the Box (1999)

    User reviews6

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    8/10
    Underrated gem
    I had mixed thoughts when I started watching this series, but I was pleasantly surprised. The characters are warm and the show draws you in, it has its own unique atmosphere. It's good fun and one of Arthur Lowe's best sitcoms after Dad's Army I feel, an underrated gem of a show in my opinion.
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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bendígame, padre
    • Production company
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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