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 3, Episode 5 - A Legend Comes To Stay

Father Duddleswell plays host to a legendary eccentric who, despite being almost incapacitated, is still a force to be reckoned with!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 2nd 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
Sheila Keith Mother Stephen
David Ryall Billy Buzzle
Peter Copley Father Abe
Mischa De La Motte Lord Mitchin
David Purcell Fireman
Writing team
Peter de Rosa Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Terry Davis Lighting Designer
Chris Sharp Graphics
Marella Shearer (as Mariella Shearer) Make-up Designer
Mike Fairman Sound Designer
Frank Parker Vision Mixer
Simon Holder Floor Manager
Jill Wellington Stage Manager
Ewa Radwanska Production Assistant
Barbara Hicks Vision Mixer
Michael Lingard (as Mike Lingard) Camera
Brian Penny Production Manager

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