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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 6 - Porgy & Bess

Unable to bear the smell, Father Duddleswell kidnaps two pigs - Porgy and Bess - from Billy Buzzle, who won them in a bet.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 9th August 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
Patrick McAlinney Dr. Daley
David Ryall Billy Buzzle
Dave Calderhead Greg Summers
Vyvian Hall Mr. Tippett
Arnold Peters Judge Turnbull
David Beale Mr. Flack
Lennard Pearce Clerk of the Court
Richard Syms Mr. Banks
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
Sandy Macfarlane Make-up Designer
Mike Fairman Sound Designer
Martin Bond Camera
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
Chris O'Dell Camera

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