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Father Ted Crilly
Father Ted (Dermot Morgan) was banished to Craggy Island for
a financial irregularity involving some money intended for a Lourdes pilgrimage.
Father Ted anxiously plays host to a number of amusing guests -- aggressive bishops,
sly nuns, a never-ending parade of fellow priests, and a depressed sheep.
Constantly inveigled into playing devil's advocate -- from picketing a blasphemous movie to
impersonating Elvis Presley in the All Priests Lookalike Competition --
Ted dreams of a parish in Las Vegas and a life free from embarrassment.
Well, perhaps even an hour free from embarrassment.
Sadly, Dermot Morgan suffered a fatal heart attack February 28, 1998, one day after filming the final episode of Father Ted.
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Father Dougal McGuire
Young Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon) was exiled to Craggy Island
after a baptism that went wrong. He lives simply.
The sun is always shining in his world, happily oblivious to anything outside it.
Dougal is without doubt one of God's 'special' creatures.
He is so scatter-brained he has difficulty remembering the Lord's Prayer.
Ardal O'Hanlon currently stars as George Sunday and his alter ego, Thermoman, in the comedy "My Hero,"
which airs weekly on BBC America.
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Father Jack Hackett
Sent to the Island for a crime so big no one ever talks about it,
Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly) is a lover of the sensuous life. When not sleeping in his
chair he is usually screaming abuse, dreaming of past exploits, or shouting for more drink --
anything from altar wine to cleaning fluid.
Frank Kelly has appeared in various British television series and films since 1968.
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Mrs. Doyle
Mrs. Doyle (Pauline McLynn)is the Parochial house's eccentric housekeeper, whose
mission in life is to serve the 3 priests. She spends most of the day
making tea or falling off the roof. She always insists that you have
a nice cup of tea..." go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on,
go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on..."
Pauline McLynn has appeared in various television series and films since 1988, most notably "Quills" and "Iris."
(Click on Mrs. Doyle's photo to hear some of her dialogue.) |
