Bless Me Father
Bless Me Father is a British sitcom starring Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney, David Ryall, Derek Francis and Sheila Keith. It was aired on ITV from 1978 until 1981 and described the adventures of an Irish Catholic priest, Father Charles Duddleswell and his young curate in the fictional parish of St. Jude's in suburban London. 21 episodes, written by Peter De Rosa, were aired. De Rosa wrote the books on which the series was based using the pseudonym of Neil Boyd which was also the name of the young curate character; Boyd also served as the narrator in the series of novels upon which the series was based. It was made for the ITV network by London Weekend Television. The series was set in 1950 and 1951 and marked a departure from the middle class 'bank manager' roles associated with Lowe such as that in Dad's Army. The other regular characters included Mrs Pring, the housekeeper, the hard-drinking Dr Daley, the non-religious neighbour Billy Buzzle, and abbess Reverend Mother Stephen.
Cast: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Patrick McAlinney
7 episodes
- 1. Baptism of FireFather Duddleswell welcomes his new curate, the recently ordained Father Neil, with a teasing baptism of fire, which opens the young priest's eyes to the complex nature of his parish duties and responsibilities.CC30minSep 24, 1978
- 2. The Bells of St. Jude'sFather Duddleswell plans to install a new church bell.CC30minOct 1, 1978
- 3. The Parish BazaarFather Duddleswell refuses to make bad-weather plans for the annual bazaar.CC30minOct 8, 1978
- 4. The Doomsday ChairFather Duddleswell decides to disprove the curse of a doomsday chair.CC30minOct 15, 1978
- 5. Father & MotherFather Duddleswell accidentally damages the hideous portrait of the founder of the local convent, uncovering a concealed French masterpiece.CC30minOct 22, 1978
- 6. The Tennis MatchFather Duddleswell enters a tennis match against the Anglican clergy.CC30minOct 29, 1978
- 7. The Seal of ConfessionFather Neil tries to modernize with a P.A. system and soundproof confessionals.CC30minNov 5, 1978
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Bless Me Father
Bless Me Father is a British sitcom starring Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney, David Ryall, Derek Francis and Sheila Keith. It was aired on ITV from 1978 until 1981 and described the adventures of an Irish Catholic priest, Father Charles Duddleswell and his young curate in the fictional parish of St. Jude's in suburban London. 21 episodes, written by Peter De Rosa, were aired. De Rosa wrote the books on which the series was based using the pseudonym of Neil Boyd which was also the name of the young curate character; Boyd also served as the narrator in the series of novels upon which the series was based. It was made for the ITV network by London Weekend Television. The series was set in 1950 and 1951 and marked a departure from the middle class 'bank manager' roles associated with Lowe such as that in Dad's Army. The other regular characters included Mrs Pring, the housekeeper, the hard-drinking Dr Daley, the non-religious neighbour Billy Buzzle, and abbess Reverend Mother Stephen.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- David Askey
- Created by
- Peter de Rosa
