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 2, Episode 4 - The Heart Of A Curate

Neil has to have his appendix removed, and Father Duddleswell is perturbed to note that Neil's nurse is young and extremely attractive.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 9th December 1979
Time
9pm
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
Sheila Keith Mother Stephen
Phoebe Nicholls Nurse Owen
Daniel Gerroll Johnny Downes
Writing team
Peter de Rosa Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Michael Williams Editor
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Frances Tempest Costume Designer
Vanessa Timmis Make-up Designer
Chris Sharp Graphics
Chris Bartlett-Judd Lighting Designer
Mike Ayres Sound Designer
Martin Bond Camera
Simon Holder Floor Manager
Candida Julian-Jones Stage Manager
Jannette Sharp Production Assistant
Barbara Hicks Vision Mixer
Jeremy Canney Location Supervisor
John Adair Vision Mixer
Mike McLoughlin Production Manager

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