Father Ted: Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle Theft - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
Further details
The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle owned by the picnic area supervisor. As law and order breaks down on Craggy Island, the local police reach a bold conclusion - a priest done it.
Both Ted and Dougal fall under suspicion, and for a while it looks like things could go badly for them. Finally, however, Damien confesses to the deed, leaving the boys in the clear and providing a valuable lesson.
From which Dougal learns absolutely nothing.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 29th March 1996
Time
9:30pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
Dermot Morgan | Father Ted Crilly |
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Ardal O'Hanlon | Father Dougal McGuire |
Frank Kelly | Father Jack Hackett |
Pauline McLynn | Mrs Doyle |
Guest cast
Patrick Drury | John O'Leary |
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Rynagh O'Grady | Mary O'Leary |
Don Foley | Jim Halpin |
Tony Guilfoyle | Father Larry Duff |
Joe Rooney | Father Damien Lennon |
John Olohan | Sergeant Hodgins |
Rio Fanning | Father Frost |
Arthur Mathews | Picnicing Man |
Charlotte Bradley | Picnicing Woman |
Mal Whyte | Benson |
Ann Rowan | Mrs. Glynn |
Writing team
Graham Linehan | Writer |
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Arthur Mathews | Writer |
Production team
Declan Lowney | Director |
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Lissa Evans | Producer |
Mary Bell | Executive Producer |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Tim Waddell | Editor |
Andrew Howe-Davies | Production Designer |
Geoffrey Perkins | Script Advisor |