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LatestTed performs a genuinely unselfish act, and is rewarded with the offer of a parish in California - his wildest dreams come true. However, parting from his long-time companions at the Parochial House proves tricky. Unless Ted can break the news of his departure tactfully to Dougal, Jack and Mrs Doyle, he won't be going to America...
A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Acting
Dermot Morgan's frantic dignity vs. Frank Kelly's incomprehensible rage.
Writing
Linehan and Mathews weaponizing Catholic guilt for punchlines.
Production
That parochial house set—permanently stuck in 1973.
Creators
Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
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