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

Channel 4

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Dermot Morgan Father Ted Crilly
Ardal O'Hanlon Father Dougal McGuire
Frank Kelly Father Jack Hackett
Pauline McLynn Mrs Doyle

Guest cast

Patrick Drury John O'Leary
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
Arthur Mathews Writer

Production team

Declan Lowney Director
Lissa Evans Producer
Mary Bell Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Tim Waddell Editor
Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer
Geoffrey Perkins Script Advisor