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Father Ted

  • TV Series
  • 1995–19981995–1998
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 25min
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
38K
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Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
Father Ted
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Three misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.Three misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.Three misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
38K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,100
60
  • Stars
    • Dermot Morgan
    • Ardal O'Hanlon
    • Frank Kelly
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  • Stars
    • Dermot Morgan
    • Ardal O'Hanlon
    • Frank Kelly
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    • 114User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Top rated TV #139
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Frank Kelly and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
    Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
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    Dermot Morgan in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan in Father Ted (1995)
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    Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, and Tommy Tiernan in Father Ted (1995)
    Dermot Morgan in Father Ted (1995)

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    Dermot Morgan
    Dermot Morgan
    • Father Ted Crillyas Father Ted Crilly
    25 episodes25 eps • 1995–1998
    Ardal O'Hanlon
    Ardal O'Hanlon
    • Father Dougal McGuireas Father Dougal McGuire
    25 episodes25 eps • 1995–1998
    Frank Kelly
    Frank Kelly
    • Father Jack Hackettas Father Jack Hackett
    25 episodes25 eps • 1995–1998
    Pauline McLynn
    Pauline McLynn
    • Mrs. Doyleas Mrs. Doyle
    25 episodes25 eps • 1995–1998
    Tony Guilfoyle
    Tony Guilfoyle
    • Father Larry Duffas Father Larry Duff
    8 episodes8 eps • 1996
    Patrick Drury
    • John O'Learyas John O'Leary
    6 episodes6 eps • 1995–1998
    Rynagh O'Grady
    Rynagh O'Grady
    • Mary O'Learyas Mary O'Leary
    6 episodes6 eps • 1995–1998
    Maurice O'Donoghue
    • Father Dick Byrneas Father Dick Byrne
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1998
    Arthur Mathews
    • Father Benas Father Ben…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1998
    Don Wycherley
    Don Wycherley
    • Father Cyril MacDuffas Father Cyril MacDuff
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1998
    Pat Shortt
    Pat Shortt
    • Tomas Tom
    4 episodes4 eps • 1995–1996
    Jim Norton
    Jim Norton
    • Bishop Len Brennanas Bishop Len Brennan
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1998
    Graham Norton
    Graham Norton
    • Father Noel Furlongas Father Noel Furlong
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1998
    Don Foley
    • Jim Halpinas Jim Halpin
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    Paul Woodfull
    • Father Harry Coyleas Father Harry Coyle…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1998
    Joe Taylor
    • Father Clearyas Father Cleary…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996
    Tom Farrelly
    • Gerry Fieldsas Gerry Fields…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1998
    Rosemary Henderson
    Rosemary Henderson
    • Sister Assumptaas Sister Assumpta
    2 episodes2 eps • 1995–1996
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    Storyline

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    Have mercy on poor Father Ted Crilly. He has so much to contend with when it comes to dealing with the folks of Craggy Island, Ireland. There's Father Dougal McGuire, who is as dimwitted as they come; and then there is Father Jack Hackett who lives for the simple pleasures of life (sleeping, drinking, and swearing). Ted tries to bring stability to his congregation as well as the surreal townspeople of Craggy Island. —Pat McCurry <ccgrad97@aol.com>
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dermot Morgan died only one day after filming the final episode.
    • Quotes

      Father Jack Hackett: Drink! Feck! Arse! Girls!

    • Crazy credits
      The sixth episode of the second season begins with the usual credits, but instead of Father Ted, the title reads: Father Ben. It then cuts to Dougal sitting in front of the TV, watching Father Ben. Ted comes in and makes fun of the character of Father Ben, saying he has no self-awareness at all. It then cuts to the normal credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Seriously Funny: An Argument for Comedy (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Songs of Love
      (title music)
      Written by Neil Hannon
      Performed by The Divine Comedy

    User reviews114

    Review
    Top review
    Drink, Girls, Arse, Feck!
    This is one of the best things to come out of Ireland since U2. Dermot Morgan plays Fr. Ted Crilly, a priest on Craggy Island which is supposedly off the west coast of Ireland somewhere. However, Ardal O'Hanlon who plays Fr. Dougal Mc Guire and Frank Kelly who plays Fr. Jack Hackett, steal all the shows as far as I'm concerned.

    Graham Norton appears frequently throughout the series as Fr. Noel Furlong. He is very funny and my favourite episode of the series is Hell. This is where we meet Fr. Furlong for the first time. Ted goes on holidays to a caravan and he is already there with some youngsters from a youth club.

    Some great one liners that will remain in the Irish psyche for a long time to come. "Drink, girls, arse, feck", the immortal words of Fr. Jack for example. You are missing out if you haven't seen this series. Rent it out today or buy it. It is definitely worth buying the series on tape. Feckin brilliant.
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    • Release date
      • April 21, 1995 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Priests
    • Filming locations
      • Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • Hat Trick Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 25min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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