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.
Episode menu
- Series 3, Episode 5 - A Legend Comes To Stay
Father Duddleswell plays host to a legendary eccentric who, despite being almost incapacitated, is still a force to be reckoned with!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 2nd August 1981
- Time
- 8:45pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Arthur Lowe | Father Charles Clement Duddleswell |
| Daniel Abineri | Father Neil Boyd |
| Gabrielle Daye | Mrs Pring |
| Patrick McAlinney | Dr. Daley |
| Sheila Keith | Mother Stephen |
| David Ryall | Billy Buzzle |
| Peter Copley | Father Abe |
| Mischa De La Motte | Lord Mitchin |
| David Purcell | Fireman |
| Peter de Rosa | Writer |
| David Askey | Director |
| David Askey | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Quentin Chases | Production Designer |
| Corinne Rodriguez | Casting Director |
| Terry Davis | Lighting Designer |
| Chris Sharp | Graphics |
| Marella Shearer (as Mariella Shearer) | Make-up Designer |
| Mike Fairman | Sound Designer |
| Frank Parker | Vision Mixer |
| Simon Holder | Floor Manager |
| Jill Wellington | Stage Manager |
| Ewa Radwanska | Production Assistant |
| Barbara Hicks | Vision Mixer |
| Michael Lingard (as Mike Lingard) | Camera |
| Brian Penny | Production Manager |