Father Ted: The Definitive Collection (5 Discs)

The whole idea of a parallel world inhabited by Catholic priests and nuns and their awkewardness when dealing with 'real people' was just a stroke of absolute genius. All the misfit characters living in the parish house feeding comic line after comic line off each other makes this series stand out and be consistently funny.

Dermot Morgan, Ardhal O'Hanlan, Frank Kelly and Pauline McLynn all contribute by playing their characters to the hilt and make it excruciating viewing for the Catholic church itself which just makes it more watchable. You can imagine the Bishops and Priests cringeing when a contraversial subject is lampooned and the real sychophantic housekeepers tutting at Mrs Doyle's obsessions. The early sad loss of Dermot Morgan was the only reason the series ended which was a testament to his brilliant character that it just wouldn't have been the same without him.

Each episode is memorable in it's own right and the whole series is a joy. Situation comedy rarely gets much better. Funny funny funny.

Absolutely LOVE this Show. But that was not always the case.
When it first aired, and after catching bits of it, I just didn't get it and thought it was stupid.
But after a friend let me borrow a Video with 4 Full episodes, it all changed. I was engrossed in the mad lives if Father Ted, Father Dougal, Father Jack and Mrs Doyle.
The show is really well written, and VERY FUNNY once you get into it. I've watched most of the episodes several times, and they deliver every single time.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Does it have subtitles as im hard of hearing and i remember watching this when i was younger and i really love it and wouldnt mind having this unless it doesnt have any subtitles.

This is simply one of the best sitcoms ever to have graced UK television. Absolutely as daft as a brush, its likeability factor is so high because it is so simple in script. The laughs are predictable, the characters so lovable and each episode contains so much silliness that it it is a treat to watch. The mix of the 3 Priests on Craggy Island is superb, and watching their counterparts in various other locations is always so funny. Ted Crilly has his work cut out for him being with the loud & abusive alcoholic Jack, and the simple yet charmingly innocent Dougal. Throw in Mrs Doyle for all housekeeping duties especially the tea making, and I just think it is so charming and keeps you laughing long after the episode has finished.

Season 3 was always going to be the last one, but the very sad and untimely death of Dermot Morgan really has left a huge hole in the UK comedy scene, who else could kick Bishop Brennan up the ar** with such panache (and produce the best 10 by 10 canvas I have ever seen). Ted dancing to Shaft still gives me stitches especially when suicidal Priest Kevin also cheers up with the music in his ears. Also, the Priests in the lingerie department- brilliant! The best thing about the whole series is that the 3 amigos hardly do any Priest work- most of the time Ted is thinking of ways to see off his nemesis Father Dick Byrne.

You must buy this. The price is awesome because for sure you will watch this over and over again.

And as the lovely Mrs Doyle would say.."go on, go on, go on, go on, go on." BUY IT! Absolute genius stuff.

I love this fecking show its absolutely brilliant. Ted (Dermot Morgan), Dougal (Ardal OHanlan), Jack (Frank Kelly) and Mrs. Doyle (Pauline McLynn) are all great characters and every episode is bound to have you laughing. If you havent seen this yet then it is a must. Enjoy