- Title: Father Ted - Series 1
- Date: 12th May 1995
- Description:On a small island off the west coast of Ireland called Craggy Island live three priests and a housekeeper. Father Ted Crilly dreams of an easy life and a parish in Las Vegas,but these dreams are constantly shattered by the weird and wonderful house guests and events that always seem to occur on Craggy Island. Father Ted lives with young Father Dougal McGuire who lives in a world of oblivion and needs constant looking after,and Father Jack Hacket; a semi-conscious alcoholic who spends his days sleeping in his chair,dreaming of girls or shouting abuse and demanding more drink. The three priests are constantly bombarded by cups of tea,forced on them by Mrs Doyle,the housekeeper who wont take no for an answer. Father Ted spends his days trying to stay sane in the face of his eccentric housemates and the even more bizarre guests that befall his doorstep. Cast: Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan),Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlan),Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly),Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn),Henry Sellers (Niall Buggy),Father Dick Byrne (Maurice O'Donoghue),Father Cyril McDuff (Don Wycherley),Father Jim Johnson (Chris Curran),Father Barty Dunne (Fergus O'Kelly),Sgt Deegan (John Olohan),Father Harry Coyle (Paul Woodfull),Jane (Jean Ainslie),Monica (Edwina Day) Written by: Graham Lineham and Arthur Matthews Director: Declan Lowney (episode four: Competition Time) The all Priests Look-alike competition has come around again and Henry Sellers,host of the almost popular 'Morning Quiz',is coming out to judge it. Ted is determined that this year he will defeat his fellow priests from Rugged Island. Out goes Mother Theresa - this year he's going as Elvis Presley. The only trouble is that Jack and Dougal decide to go as Elvis as well. Ted has a plan and Henry Sellers has an unfortunate sip of Sherry.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Hat Trick Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 4
- Transmission Date:12/05/1995
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 1990s