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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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Series 3, Episode 1 - Things Are Not What They Seem

Father Neil becomes the subject of local gossip when he's found to have given advice to a woman encountering marital issues.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 5th July 1981
Time
8:45pm
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
Sheila Keith Mother Stephen
Daniel Gerroll Johnny Downes
Jim Wiggins Hugh
Mike McCabe Father Jim
Michael Troughton Father Tom
Steven Mann Father Bob
Liza Flanagan Barmaid
Diana Weston Land Girl
Henrietta Baynes (as Henrieta Baynes) Molly Downes
Writing team
Peter de Rosa Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Tony Webb Editor
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Sue Formston Costume Designer
Terry Davis Lighting Designer
Chris Sharp Graphics
Marella Shearer (as Mariella Shearer) Make-up Designer
Frank Parker Vision Mixer
Simon Holder Floor Manager
Jill Wellington Stage Manager
Mike Hack Production Manager
Ewa Radwanska Production Assistant
Bill Cross Sound Designer
Barbara Hicks Vision Mixer
Trevor Salmon Camera
Chris O'Dell Camera

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