Father Ted

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Father Ted

"A real charmer."

1995- 1998

3 Seasons

24 Episodes

8.2(329 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Acting

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Acting

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Acting

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

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