Series 1 (1978)1. Baptism Of FireFirst Broadcast: Sun 24th September 1978
Father Neil Boyd arrives in the parish, and is thrown in at the deep end by the eccentric and jovial Father Duddleswell. 2. The Bells Of St. Jude'sFirst Broadcast: Sun 1st October 1978
Father Duddleswell disapproves strongly of the activities of his neighbour, Billy Buzzle, a bookmaker who also runs a night club. 3. The Parish BazaarFirst Broadcast: Sun 8th October 1978
Casting caution to the winds, Father Duddleswell refuses to consider the eventuality of bad weather for the annual bazaar. 4. The Doomsday ChairFirst Broadcast: Sun 15th October 1978
Father Duddleswell accepts a bet that he can not sit in the Doomsday Chair, which resides in one of the local pubs - it is reputed that whoever sits in it will die within the week. 5. Father And MotherFirst Broadcast: Sun 22nd October 1978
While searching in the attic of his home for a vase, Father Duddleswell accidentally damages a picture which is stored there, only to find that it has been painted over an earlier, and far more valuable, work. 6. The Tennis MatchFirst Broadcast: Sun 29th October 1978
It's a clash of faiths when Father Duddleswell takes part in a tennis match. His opponents - the Anglican clergy! 7. The Seal Of ConfessionFirst Broadcast: Sun 5th November 1978
After being told that no one can hear his sermons, Father Duddleswell purchases a public address system for the church. Series 2 (1979)1. Blessings From HeavenFirst Broadcast: Sun 11th November 1979
Father Duddleswell is convinced that his bottle of holy water has performed a miracle, a miracle he refuses to share. 2. Father Neil's First MiracleFirst Broadcast: Sun 18th November 1979
Father Duddleswell decides that Neil is ready for fresh responsibilities and makes him official Catholic Chaplain to the local hospital. 3. Fatal LadyFirst Broadcast: Sun 25th November 1979
Father Duddleswell is delighted that the wealthy Catholic lady Miss Davenport has returned and looks forward to a flow of generous donations. 4. The Heart Of A CurateFirst Broadcast: Sun 9th December 1979
Neil has to have his appendix removed, and Father Duddleswell is perturbed to note that Neil's nurse is young and extremely attractive. 5. All At SeaFirst Broadcast: Sun 16th December 1979
A seaman dies in a rest home for sailors near St Jude's, but the man who runs the home is not sure whether Driscoll was a Catholic or a Protestant. 6. The Season Of GoodwillFirst Broadcast: Sun 23rd December 1979
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." 7. A Back To Front WeddingFirst Broadcast: Sun 6th January 1980
Father Duddleswell marries at least forty couples a year. But every so often he makes a mistake... Series 3 (1981)1. Things Are Not What They SeemFirst Broadcast: Sun 5th July 1981
Father Neil becomes the subject of local gossip when he's found to have given advice to a woman encountering marital issues. 2. WomenFirst Broadcast: Sun 12th July 1981
Father Duddleswell is being bothered by Mother Stephen, who wants to put a relic of her convent's patron saint in St Jude's parish church. 3. Beddings And WeddingsFirst Broadcast: Sun 19th July 1981
Acting against Duddleswell's advice, Neil starts a family group so that married couples can meet with him to discuss their problems. 4. Fire & BrimstoneFirst Broadcast: Sun 26th July 1981
On hearing the catechism of the local Catholic school Neil notices that a little boy is in tears. 5. A Legend Comes To StayFirst Broadcast: Sun 2nd August 1981
Father Duddleswell plays host to a legendary eccentric who, despite being almost incapacitated, is still a force to be reckoned with! 6. Porgy & BessFirst Broadcast: Sun 9th August 1981
Unable to bear the smell, Father Duddleswell kidnaps two pigs - Porgy and Bess - from Billy Buzzle, who won them in a bet. 7. A Mixed-Up MarriageFirst Broadcast: Sun 16th August 1981
Father Duddleswell comes into conflict with Rabbi Rosen when they both have to deal with a mixed faith couple who want to get married. |
