British Comedy Guide
Bless Me, Father. Father Charles Clement Duddleswell (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Bless Me, Father

Bless Me, Father

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1978 - 1981
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

New priest Neil Boyd is shocked by the real world of ecclesiastical life when he's placed with the eccentric Father Duddleswell. Stars Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri and Gabrielle Daye.

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Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Season Of Goodwill

Father Duddleswell is consumed with the Christmas spirit. As housekeeper Mrs Pring comments: "When he's bad he's hard enough to live with, but when he's good he's awful."

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 23rd December 1979
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
Daniel Abineri Father Neil Boyd
Gabrielle Daye Mrs Pring
Guest cast
Patrick McAlinney Dr. Daley
David Ryall Billy Buzzle
Charles Lamb Mr. Wilkins
Writing team
Peter de Rosa Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Michael Williams Editor
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Frances Tempest Costume Designer
Vanessa Timmis Make-up Designer
Terry Davis Lighting Designer
Chris Sharp Graphics
Mike Ayres Sound Designer
Peter Stephenson Vision Mixer
Simon Holder Floor Manager
Candida Julian-Jones Stage Manager
Myra Hersh Production Manager
Jannette Sharp Production Assistant
Barbara Hicks Vision Mixer
Jeremy Canney Location Supervisor
Dave Taylor Camera

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