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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Baptism Of Fire

Father Neil Boyd arrives in the parish, and is thrown in at the deep end by the eccentric and jovial Father Duddleswell.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 24th September 1978
Time
9:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
Daniel Abineri Father Neil Boyd
Gabrielle Daye Mrs Pring
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
Peter McKay Location Supervisor
Trevor Salmon Camera
Chris O'Dell Camera

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