I used to read these when I was a schoolboy in another country back in the 70s. One of the books had a still from the then-new tv series and I had a crush on Father Boyd. It's taken me 40 years and CZcams to finally get to see the series. And I must say I rather enjoy it - it's very slow and gently by today's standards.
Was born and raised Catholic and have to say that I thoroughly enjoy this show. It is especially relevant (?) because I was born about the time depicted by this series and being northern Pennsylvania we of course had a succession of Irish priests.
Watching from Malaysia. Father Neil Boyd can be the parish priest of my church in Melaka ant time. I"ll attending mass daily then I think Father Lowe is great to. I am terrified of the Rev mother she reminds me of the Rev mother in my convent school. Great entertainment.vTq.
I just stumbled onto this program but I absolutely love it. Just good tongue in cheeck humor. Series like these, reminds me that life can be as simple or complicated as we wish to make it.
This was made 42 years ago. For those of us who were around then it is still strangely watchable. Sadly, Arthur Lowe was never given any honour for his acting career.
I remember watching this show when I was in Seminary 40 years ago. My Field Placement was under a Priest from England. After Ordination, my Curacy was, to say the least, interesting. It was like going from Masterpiece Theatre to Life with Luigi. I felt like a supporting actor in a low budget Italian Opera. This show was the most realistic portrayal of Clergy ever presented thank to it being based on Peter De Rosa time as a Curate. It is so good to be able to see it again, and as much as I hate to admit it, I am more like Fr. Duddleswell as my time in life, then the young Fr. Neil I once was.
@@tinapeters5725 For us it was Father Grile, only he was like Father Neil when I knew him. He baptized me, gave me my First Communion, and married my mother and stepfather, all in the space of a little over a year. (We all converted so they could marry in 1974.) I listened to his final Homily when he retired in... 2019 or so, online. He was a lot like Father D, even the humor! And I didn't remember his accent being so Irish when I was a kid. He was a very good part of my childhood and my family's recovery from catastrophe, and I was able to tell him so and thank him before he retired, albeit by email. He was such a decent guy. There were a few of the other kind of priests back then, before everyone wholly embraced Vatican II, the more surly, yelling a lot, everything is wrong kind, but Father Grile was young and very different at a time when the Church was struggling with its identity. I'm glad he landed at St. Alphonsus, and that they were a community who were open to the new direction that he represented.
Every Saturday, my siblings & I called the local golf club to find out if Father Fitzgerald had a tee time on Sunday and went to his Mass. Fastest sermons in history.
Not sure I'm convinced by this analogy to be honest. Bless me Father was written by a former Catholic priest (Peter de Rosa ), and so the content is funny yet respectful. Father Ted was written by an aggressive atheist (Graham Linehan ) and is an inconsiderate and unsympathetic caricature of the Catholic priesthood and belittles Catholic Doctrine and practice. They're not complementary at all I would suggest.
@@DB-qw6xq I agree. It reminds me of yes minister which also utilises the humour to be found in situations of high authority without mocking the establishment or it;s office holders.
This series is the best! My education consists of primary, high school, under graduate and graduate education at Catholic institutions. This program is on point! Saint Jude’s reminds me of my parish. Thank you for posting this series it is as I stated the best.
Happy to find this... we got this on PBS in the 70's when we got about 6 stations on cable tv, which was new back then..... would be nice to get many fewer stations on cable tv now.. most of it is JUNK.
Hi - I am shocked that this aired in the states, I would never have thought any American station would find this funny. We loved it, and it was a very successful sitcom on ITV here, but in the states, now you really have surprised me!!
I was only little when I watched this originally and don't remember it as well as I'd like, so it's a nice surprise for this girl from good Irish Catholic stock to get to see it again. Thank you xx
@@ingaeubanks5737 That's great TV IMO. Others are Some Mothers ave em, On the Buses, Curry and Chips etc. So much entertainment to watch on youtube. It's amazing!
@@valveman12 I am watching the On the Buses series right now, and have watched the other two you mentioned. Please keep your suggestions coming if you have time. I am sure there are more good ones out there :-)
When the little girl in confession says “I’ve committed adultery three times!” and “He says the next time he comes it’ll be in a bleedin’ box!” is hilarious! 😂
At 10 years old I confessed to stealing a12 foot long 2 x 4. Is that you Patty O'Hara? Yes father. And I was carryin' the other end ! My sisters voice proudly proclaimed from the other confessional.l. He and my dad were building a duck blind and mentioned needing one. They used it.
I didn't know about this, and certainly didn't know Captain Mainwaring took Holy Orders. Did he call any of his parishioners stupid boys, or his curate say Do you think that's wise, Father? And what about Lance Corporal Jones rushing in with a bayonet saying They don't like it up them?
In 1st grade. I spent the day being dragged into the hallway by Sister Mary Howard saying tell Sister so & so what daddy said about Father Fitzgerald dear, He said if Fitaz asks him for one goddamed more dime he's gonna knock him on his ass in the parking lot....to nuns clapping their hand over mouths in hysterics. I953
@@jameshogan6142 It is certainly not respectful, I will grant you that. And it certainly isn't a family show. But it isn't mean and the situations are so absurd and broad that it can't be taken as an attack on the Church itself. At least, that's how I feel. What is ironic, is that it was "Bless me, Father" that was canceled after a campaign by some who felt that it was disrespectful of the Church. That's a shame.
@@NoahSpurrier Perhaps those who campaigned against Bless me father felt it was the thin end of the wedge which would culminate in shows which would take even more latitude in mocking religion. In any case modern culture has reduced faith to a level just above superstition and certainly something to be not seriously regarded by people who consider themselves to be intelligent. That too is a shame.
Never even heard of this before doing some reading on Arthur Lowe. It's pretty good. A more reserved father Ted well before the sex abuse scandal started the slow process of putting the church in its place.
Hard to believe that Daniel Abineri turned out the way he did after doing this series. Goes to show you that actors really are completely different off screen.
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?
@@fredflintstoner596 Please try to understand before one of us dies. You are going to forget all you know about the horse. (I think I may have skipped a bit but never mind)
Personally, it gets downright annoying and irritating, when different playlists claim a particular series, etc, then dilude the list with more unrelated videos! It makes wasted bandwidth! Should be banned! This list is 162 videos, and few (10 out of 162 in the playlist) are of Bless Me Father series!
Again, no laugh track used. This was filmed in Studio 2 at the London Weekend Television studios, with an audience of 300 watching it and enjoying it live.
Arthur Lowe reminds me of tha french actor Jean Gabin.Watched this series as a kid, very funny.All religions are taking themselves too serious.Should be banned all of em.
It's sad that counseling (from a professional registered therapist) isn't available for free under the national healthcare plan. ... I guess if it was, then the church would go bankrupt and forced to sell to the city to become a Community Centre.
So happy every time I find another classic British sitcom
I don't remember the name, but Three's Company was based on a British sitcom.
I once knew an Irish Catholic Priest , who was very comical, once his home phone rang, and he said “If that’s the Pope, tell him I’m out!”. 😇
I used to read these when I was a schoolboy in another country back in the 70s. One of the books had a still from the then-new tv series and I had a crush on Father Boyd. It's taken me 40 years and CZcams to finally get to see the series. And I must say I rather enjoy it - it's very slow and gently by today's standards.
Was born and raised Catholic and have to say that I thoroughly enjoy this show. It is especially relevant (?) because I was born about the time depicted by this series and being northern Pennsylvania we of course had a succession of Irish priests.
Watching from Malaysia. Father Neil Boyd can be the parish priest of my church in Melaka ant time. I"ll attending mass daily then I think Father Lowe is great to. I am terrified of the Rev mother she reminds me of the Rev mother in my convent school. Great entertainment.vTq.
I just stumbled onto this program but I absolutely love it. Just good tongue in cheeck humor. Series like these, reminds me that life can be as simple or complicated as we wish to make it.
Another Catholic here who loves these episodes. Irish accent and cassock or home guard uniform, Arthur Lowe is himself alone!
He is, even when you see him in old Coronation street episodes or listen to the Mr Men series.
Its amazing to see Daniel Abineri in such a quiet role having only seen him as the outlandish Frankenfurter in 1982 wearing fishnets and makeup.
Just bought the dvd today and as we did not get uk stations till late 80s its brand new to me and got them here too.
This was made 42 years ago. For those of us who were around then it is still strangely watchable. Sadly, Arthur Lowe was never given any honour for his acting career.
What? He was adored for his role in dads army.
@@robjapan YES, I remember "Dad's Army from the 1970's.
It's watchable for those of us not even born during It's initial run. I love it.
@@robjapan I think the OP meant he was never knighted, as some actors are for their work.
AL was nominated for six TV BAFTAs and one Film BAFTA, which he won for 'O Lucky Man'. He was widely recognized and beloved by millions.
Oddly enough I had never even heard of this series let alone seen it. That's MY sin, its brilliant, wish I had watched more telly when I was younger.
I'd forgotten the name of this show! Thank God I found it again!
I remember watching this show when I was in Seminary 40 years ago. My Field Placement was under a Priest from England. After Ordination, my Curacy was, to say the least, interesting. It was like going from Masterpiece Theatre to Life with Luigi. I felt like a supporting actor in a low budget Italian Opera.
This show was the most realistic portrayal of Clergy ever presented thank to it being based on Peter De Rosa time as a Curate. It is so good to be able to see it again, and as much as I hate to admit it, I am more like Fr. Duddleswell as my time in life, then the young Fr. Neil I once was.
Bless you Father,, we had a Father D in our Parish , Irish and much loved .
@@tinapeters5725 For us it was Father Grile, only he was like Father Neil when I knew him. He baptized me, gave me my First Communion, and married my mother and stepfather, all in the space of a little over a year. (We all converted so they could marry in 1974.) I listened to his final Homily when he retired in... 2019 or so, online. He was a lot like Father D, even the humor! And I didn't remember his accent being so Irish when I was a kid. He was a very good part of my childhood and my family's recovery from catastrophe, and I was able to tell him so and thank him before he retired, albeit by email. He was such a decent guy. There were a few of the other kind of priests back then, before everyone wholly embraced Vatican II, the more surly, yelling a lot, everything is wrong kind, but Father Grile was young and very different at a time when the Church was struggling with its identity. I'm glad he landed at St. Alphonsus, and that they were a community who were open to the new direction that he represented.
Watched this series years ago and so pleased to find it again. Such sweet humor .
The good thing I can say the old guy playing the Priest he is a genius when it comes to acting on point,just wonderful
@HalfAnon Yes Arthur Lowe was really good as Captain Mannering of The LDV A.K.A The Home Army.
@@stevengrotte2987 it is MAINWARING, not Mannering! And it was called the Home Guard...not the home army.
Mr Swindley, manager of the drapery shop in Coronation Street with Miss Nugent his shop assistant.
Stupid Boy, Pike! Captain Mainwaring takes Holy Orders! Perhaps he didn't like Vicar Farthing or Verger Yeatman!
Every Saturday, my siblings & I called the local golf club to find out if Father Fitzgerald had a tee time on Sunday and went to his Mass. Fastest sermons in history.
Lovely, heart-warming series.
What a lovely gentle comedy
@Lord Belial try the Derek Nimmo comedies after such as All Gas and Gaiters. Keep enjoying this too
Ah!! I grew up Catholic in the 1950-60's. Brings back memories.
“Bless me, Father” and “Father Ted” are the “Ying [sic] and Yang” of Irish Catholic comedy. I love them both.
*yin
@@NachaBeez Good catch! You are correct. Thank you. Corrected.
Not sure I'm convinced by this analogy to be honest. Bless me Father was written by a former Catholic priest (Peter de Rosa
), and so the content is funny yet respectful. Father Ted was written by an aggressive atheist (Graham Linehan
) and is an inconsiderate and unsympathetic caricature of the Catholic priesthood and belittles Catholic Doctrine and practice. They're not complementary at all I would suggest.
@@DB-qw6xq wouldn't that disposition be what makes them complimentary?
@@DB-qw6xq I agree. It reminds me of yes minister which also utilises the humour to be found in situations of high authority without mocking the establishment or it;s office holders.
This series is the best! My education consists of primary, high school, under graduate and graduate education at Catholic institutions. This program is on point!
Saint Jude’s reminds me of my parish. Thank you for posting this series it is as I stated the best.
Happy to find this... we got this on PBS in the 70's when we got about 6 stations on cable tv, which was new back then..... would be nice to get many fewer stations on cable tv now.. most of it is JUNK.
True 👍✌️
I'm Catholic, and I quite like this series. It is funny without being polemical, cheap, or needlessly offensive.
Remember it was created and written by a man who did a few years studying to become a Catholic priest, before realising it was not for him.
It makes you feel like converting to Catholicism even if you're a staunch anticlerical like me.
@@stefanovalenti5569 I'm a Greek orthodox,not a church going or fanatic in any way, and I just love this series.
So u idol worship ?
@@Mk-xh3sm troll
I have fond memories of watching this with my parents on Saturday nights back in the late 80s on PBS
Hi - I am shocked that this aired in the states, I would never have thought any American station would find this funny. We loved it, and it was a very successful sitcom on ITV here, but in the states, now you really have surprised me!!
The little boy in confession is the voice of the early and best Noddy in the TV series adaptation.
Thank you for uploading. I love it.arthur Lowe brilliant as ever.
Had no idea till today that this show even existed says this Father Ted fan
I was 3 when this aired. Many times have I thought I was born in the wrong era, though. My era teaches me another too
I remember seeing "THE BLESS ME FATHER," series in the 1970's thank you.
I also member "Dad's Army," with Arthur Lowe as Captain Mannering.
it is spelled MAINWARING
Bless Me, Captain!
One of my two favorite British TV series (the other is "to the manor born")
I love To the Manor Born! I also like As Time Goes By and Gavin and Stacey.
@HalfAnon I have been watching videos on CZcams. Mostly just skits and scenes as they don't always load whole episodes. Not Rising Damp yet.
I watched this series first time round and just enjoyed watching the 10 episodes on here. Brilliant, thankyou xxxxxxxx
I was only little when I watched this originally and don't remember it as well as I'd like, so it's a nice surprise for this girl from good Irish Catholic stock to get to see it again. Thank you xx
Father Ted was the best, hope this is as good as that!
Father Ted was much better imho
Why don't they have shows on TV like this instead of most of the c**p that's on? Wouldn't be surprised if their chief writer was Abp Sheen.
I love British Sitcoms - especially those as good as this one. Brilliant.
Agree! Arthur Lowe is so funny. Have you watched Dad's Army? It's hilarious with Arthur Lowe as Capt Mainwaring. It is also on youtube.
@@valveman12 I have indeed. At least twice on BBC Radio 4 and at least once on youtube!
@@ingaeubanks5737 That's great TV IMO. Others are Some Mothers ave em, On the Buses, Curry and Chips etc. So much entertainment to watch on youtube. It's amazing!
@@valveman12 I am watching the On the Buses series right now, and have watched the other two you mentioned. Please keep your suggestions coming if you have time. I am sure there are more good ones out there :-)
Search "1970s British comedy TV episodes" on youtube and you will find a lot of content.
Such as:
Keeping up appearances
Benny Hill
Eric Sykes
I don't remember this series or Potter Arthur Lowe was a very good actor pleased I have now found them its going to be fun
One of my really favorite series......THANK YOU.
God bless Arther Lowe…a wonderful actor 😊👍👍
Loved this show.....A.L. was perfect in it, just as he was perfect in "Dad's Army".
He did the same scratching the back of his neck when he was working in the bank and commanding his soldiers. ☺️
When the little girl in confession says “I’ve committed adultery three times!” and “He says the next time he comes it’ll be in a bleedin’ box!” is hilarious! 😂
I love British shows! Thank you for uploading! The young fr sounds a little like Freddy Mercury when he speaks.
Love the show very much
This series was pretty true to life.
I vaguely remember this show. Arthur Lowe puts on a good Irish accent.
The young priest is gorgeous; damn near perfect.
Ha! Whenever we watched this back in the 80s my mom said I looked just like him
Bill piechoki
I always fancied him
Very hot to be a priest
At 10 years old I confessed to stealing a12 foot long 2 x 4. Is that you Patty O'Hara? Yes father. And I was carryin' the other end ! My sisters voice proudly proclaimed from the other confessional.l. He and my dad were building a duck blind and mentioned needing one. They used it.
Sweet funny and lovely 👍👍💞💞
May God bless u for posting this wonderful series ❤
Superrrb Awesome Nice show😃😂😁😄😊
never heard of this program before
It's that bloke from Dad's Army!
I didn't know about this, and certainly didn't know Captain Mainwaring took Holy Orders. Did he call any of his parishioners stupid boys, or his curate say Do you think that's wise, Father? And what about Lance Corporal Jones rushing in with a bayonet saying They don't like it up them?
In 1st grade. I spent the day being dragged into the hallway by Sister Mary Howard saying tell Sister so & so what daddy said about Father Fitzgerald dear, He said if Fitaz asks him for one goddamed more dime he's gonna knock him on his ass in the parking lot....to nuns clapping their hand over mouths in hysterics. I953
Arthur liked this series and wanted to do more but his co star moved to Australia
bless me father but PLEASE dont' bless my childs father
Very nice
His accent may be questionable, but he's got the bullshitters of an Irish priest down.
sorry about that, I meant to say "bullshit" of an irish priest down (bloody text prompt)
Micheàl O'Ceallaigh yes agreed catholic stupidity
By bullshit, I meant the eccentricity of Irish priests.
Note to self, watched 1/14/2018.
My secondary school was St Judes in betnal green in londons easteend who we found out was the patron saint of lost causes our teacher said lol
The late Father Connors was only 48 when he died, according to the gravestone.
my mum was a cleaner for a priest, she called him father Bunloaf.
If you don't love both "Bless me, Father" and "Father Ted" then you're not truly human.
I liked bless me father but thought Fr Ted was disrespectful to priest and Church.
@@jameshogan6142 It is certainly not respectful, I will grant you that. And it certainly isn't a family show. But it isn't mean and the situations are so absurd and broad that it can't be taken as an attack on the Church itself. At least, that's how I feel. What is ironic, is that it was "Bless me, Father" that was canceled after a campaign by some who felt that it was disrespectful of the Church. That's a shame.
@@NoahSpurrier Perhaps those who campaigned against Bless me father felt it was the thin end of the wedge which would culminate in shows which would take even more latitude in mocking religion. In any case modern culture has reduced faith to a level just above superstition and certainly something to be not seriously regarded by people who consider themselves to be intelligent. That too is a shame.
i cannot figure out who the young priest is the actor i mean he looks so familiar?
So he left the bank in the end and became a priest. 😉
Never even heard of this before doing some reading on Arthur Lowe. It's pretty good. A more reserved father Ted well before the sex abuse scandal started the slow process of putting the church in its place.
Hard to believe that Daniel Abineri turned out the way he did after doing this series. Goes to show you that actors really are completely different off screen.
Why, what happened? Did he do something? I can't find any information online.
Daniel Abineri could have played Damien Thorn
esiste col doppiaggio in italiano? grazie
Weird hearing him as Irish
Dads army was his best this and potter are a dissapointment no wonder I don't remember it
Whose theme song is Bless me father? Thanks in advance to those who will answer me!
Performed by The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
@@elviskline99 Thanks a lot!
@@elviskline99 The title of this nice (and ironic) theme song?
Imdb has the title as “Faith of our Fathers” Composed by Frederick William Faber
Performed by The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
@@elviskline99 I have listened now but its not the song theme of Bless me father! And so?
It's Captain Manaring again the person in charge wow everything I see him he always a pompous git lol
for the life of me i couldnt understand what the young fellow said at 9:00 ???
Mummy. I don't know there was all that much difference between a catholic and a protestant
Arthur also liked this series as he was not playing a bumbling Englishman
in italiano?sarebbe bellissimo
Why is it that all those unhappy, crying babies are supposed to be such a wonderful sight? Pick them up and hold them or something!
Father Ted where are you?
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view!"
Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam."
Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..."
Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?
Mrs Richards: No, because the bath is too small, the view is invisible and the radio doesn't work.
@@madabbafan WHAT IS WIT NIT ?
@@fredflintstoner596 Please try to understand before one of us dies. You are going to forget all you know about the horse. (I think I may have skipped a bit but never mind)
@@madabbafan ANYONE FOR TRIFLE ?
THE DUCKS OFF !
@@fredflintstoner596 This, Basil; this, Basil's wife; this, smack on head.
in italian please
Mi piacerebbe ritrovare la serie doppiata in italiano.
Negli anni Ottanta questo capolavoro veniva trasmesso da una televisione locale.
@@stefanovalenti5569 sono anni che lo cerco e troppo divertente lo trasmetteva rete4 se hai notizie informami grz
Too many commercials, too much laugh track.
Personally, it gets downright annoying and irritating, when different playlists claim a particular series, etc, then dilude the list with more unrelated videos! It makes wasted bandwidth! Should be banned! This list is 162 videos, and few (10 out of 162 in the playlist) are of Bless Me Father series!
I guess thats why youtube lets you build your own playlist.
Father Ted's better
I loved the books and read them many times over.but this is appalling. It must also be the worst lit programme ever.
The laughter soundtrack ruins comedy.
Again, no laugh track used. This was filmed in Studio 2 at the London Weekend Television studios, with an audience of 300 watching it and enjoying it live.
Arthur Lowe reminds me of tha french actor Jean Gabin.Watched this series as a kid, very funny.All religions are taking themselves too serious.Should be banned all of em.
Love this comedy show 😄🤣 rebecca
Speak for yourself! I don't mind a bit of humour but my faith gives meaning to my life.
Watched bless me father brilliant 👏
It's sad that counseling (from a professional registered therapist) isn't available for free under the national healthcare plan. ... I guess if it was, then the church would go bankrupt and forced to sell to the city to become a Community Centre.
in italian please