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 4 - The Doomsday Chair

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.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 15th October 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
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Sue Formston Costume Designer
Terry Davis Lighting Designer
Chris Sharp Graphics
Martin Bond Camera
Simon Holder Floor Manager
Barbara Hicks Vision Mixer
Paul Faraday Sound Designer
Mike McLoughlin Production Manager

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