@@whitefeather7529 written by Irish people filmed in clare, Ireland produced by British company hat trick its a fundamentally Irish program distributed by a British company get your facts straight. Its Irish.
I genuinely always tear up with the 'Night Dougal, Night Ted' scene in the last episode. I think this just means the writers and creators didn't just create an absurd, 2 Dimensional world - but a fully, rounded hysterical invention that plays very close to our hearts. The Ted household was a brilliant, warm thing and provided many, many a laugh for my family. RIP Dermot.
This remains so true 8 years later. I’ve been rewatching the series and teared up at ‘Night Dougal, night Ted’ last night. Perfect way to end the show, and RIP to Frank Kelly too.
Perfect summary i literally just rewatched the series for maybe the 100th time and that gets me every time 😢 possibly the greatest comedy sitcom ever made
It really does have a magic. It almost breaks my heart to really admit it's not real, they don't all still live in that house on craggy island! I'd like to go into the tv sometimes and live in that hilarious world with them all 😏
Graham and Arthur say they had no idea they were making magic…believe me they were were making beautiful comedy magic that will last for generations, they should be very proud.
Fantastic programme. There will never be anything like it. The ending montage homage to Dermot was so poignant, I cried. RIP Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly, Brendan Grace and Mary.
This documentary made me sad. One of the things about Father Ted that people don't talk about is how it was a brief little star that came and went in a very short space of time. On the last episode when Dougal says "You're going to be with us forever and ever and ever" and then it segways
I am late to the Father Ted party only having "discovered" it on BBC America a few years ago. Without a doubt, this is the funniest show I've ever seen. I know most episodes back to front and I still laugh my ass off. I got the complete series on DVD for Christmas awhile back and you would've thought I was a kid getting my favorite toy. My hats off to all involved with this show.
I lived in Australia when Father Ted arrived, everyone went around shouting DRINK! And laughing no stop at the reaction they got from doing so! Best comedy I have ever seen, and I have at age 67 seen them all! Cultural Treasures!
A ton of Beckett - and of Flan O brien . They're a nation of poets - and it's the poetry of Fr Ted that keeps it so vital. It doesn't age, even after a million viewings.
Sorry, past self, your dreams didn’t come true. Have fun before the pandemic won’t you? Lockdown is definitely getting now I’m talking to myself from a year ago.
Dermot Morgan was a great actor his death kind of reminds me of the late great James Gandolfini both men worked so hard portraying the characters of Father Ted and Tony Soprano that it killed them but they were put on this earth to portray these roles and they entertained millions of people around the world RIP 1952-1998, 1961-2013 🙏🙏
Had my grandmother, the quintessential Irish-Catholic who "went to church twenty times per week, plus an additional three times on Sunday", lived a few more years, she would have definitely laughed her a** off, then flown (Aer Lingus coach) to Craggy Island, washed Fr. Jack's mouth out with Lifebuoy, forced Fr. McGuire to go to confession, had an argument with Mrs. Doyle on the right way to make tea (always use Barry's Red Label), then she'd have visited Dermot Morgan's resting place, said a quick prayer - and then would have thanked him for "giving life to a TV show which made her laugh". I'd have cancelled her cable before allowing her to watch Mrs. Brown on the Beeb.
Truly wonderful show. Satirical, surreal, daft and hilarious. Even though several biting swipes were taken at the Catholic Church, it was done in such a fun and innocent way that it didn't offend anyone. Can't believe it's now twenty years since Dermot Morgan died, but still very missed. RIP Frank as well. I can't think of anyone I've known who wasn't a fan of Father Ted, and it'll go straight alongside a handful of other great sitcoms that gets funnier the older it gets.
This almost made me tear up. As a British child introduced to Father Ted at a very young age and not getting any of the jokes, I still loved this show to bits, and when I grew up, it grew a million times better now I knew about all the Christianity-based jokes and Ted humour. It's still my favourite comedy of all time and I don't think that would ever change, the remix of the Father Ted theme, and Eoin McGloves song at the end of this are PERFECT.
I think Linehan is close to the best comedic writer I've seen/heard in a lifetime of watching comedy. His column on Klaus Kinski in Neon magazine still makes me laugh 25+ years later.
Into an altered version of the theme song, with a montage of moments of the show, it was really a very sad and moving thing. Like watching your life flash before your eyes on your death bed. Ted carries a symbolism, and that symbolism is of the bittersweetness of something pretty which cannot stay forever.
I am no lover of TV or films or canned comedy but Father Ted was unmissable and to this day ( 2019 ) easily the best written and funniest comedy I have witnessed. Thankyou to all involved either side of the camera.
As an 18 year old I have only recently got into Father Ted but it is one of my favourite comedies of all time. It's just such a shame that I never got to see Dermot doing anything else...
One of the best comedies ever! I've must have watched it beginning to end at least 5 times and laughed each time. So sad that Dermot Morgan passed away when he did and couldn't be in this documentary. Now we've lost Frank Kelly too makes this more poignant. RIP Dermot and Frank.
Such a special, special show. I was privileged enough to watch it as a child with my father (Mark, not Ted) when it came out. I'll always remember the moment I found out that Dermot died. I was 9 year's old in class, in "year five" at primary school and a friend told me how he died and I was so shocked and upset and I can remember trying to picture how it must have happened at the dinner party. I don't know specifically why, but that moment has always stayed with me. I absolutely loved Father Ted. It represented very special times with my own father (now dead), bonding and laughing our asses off. I'm 35 now (2022). Rest assured if I have children, they'll be watching it, too... It will absolutely stand the test of time and be loved for years and years to come.
I love Father Ted, my mum loves Father Ted, my young cousins from Ireland love Father Ted. It's the most beautiful, hilarious show ever, and it appeals to every generation. Dermot is the man.
Great programme. I always feel emotional when I see these parts of the series. One day I plan to go to the Parochial House. I looked it all up. Great series. Balance of everything was right and you could watch it all again in any order. Thanks for uploading. True pleasure to see.
Great watch, thanks for uploading! I've seen every episode a million times each but, when it was first released I was just a young kid watching it, strangely, watching this was very nostalgic. Those who fill us with laughter leave a legacy that can never die, Dermot will live forever!
Just last week (July 14, 2022) I took my daughter's dog to a dog park in Central Finland. In the park, with their dog, were a very young couple aged 24 and 25 (I asked them their age). I explained I am English. The guy said to me after a small chat, "Drink! Drink! Arse, Feck!" I looked at him and said "Then you must know Father Jack and Father Ted?". They both answered "Oh yes, we sure do!". They went on to tell me how they have had enough of Netflix, Disney, etc. because hardly any of it is interesting and funny any more. They told me they found Father Ted clips on CZcams and fell totally in love with it. They bought the entire box set online and have been watching it over and over, ever since. Their friends, also. It was the most memorable time for me that I have had discussing with Finns. They told me they would love to visit Ireland and The House. I explained that I drove around Ireland a few years before and visited The House, The Cliffs, The Very Dark Caves, etc. I told them some good travel info (car rental, etc.), and how to end up in Dublin, which is a must, especially O'Donoghue's pub. So, Father Ted seems to be once again enjoyed by our new generation.
Yes, thank you for sharing this. Looking for my next CZcams fix, I came across a show I had never seen or heard of . . . Father Ted. Initial reaction was cold-to-lukewarm. Then the characters swamped me and I loved them all. The scenery, the music, the boyish humour. Each character and its actor was familiar, human, altogether hysterically funny at times, often quite honest, true to the human race I lived with as a child. Art and artists to be treasured. In the name of Ireland!
Lovely Eoin McLove outro. Father Ted is an exquisite show. I can't begin to count how many times I've seen all the episodes. I never get tired of those lads and all the wonderful guest stars. A bonafide classic.
I got so emotional watching this. So great to listen to the writers. I am deeply touched and grateful to everyone who brought this artistic vision to life.
The Ted House, its a special place here in Ireland. I finally made it there in 2019 after watching the show over 20 years. Honestly I hope it becomes a national monument to Irish comedy and the show eventually.
Dermot was a naturally funny man but I didn't know of him before Father Ted. I watched some of his stand up and his appearances on chat shows on CZcams and he is fec'n hilarious . What a tragic loss at such a young age.
My name is Tracy. My best mate is Darren. We met Father Ted years ago and now have nicknames; me Doug (thick as shit), and Darren ( Jack) pisshead! My husband passed away who we called Ted.....Rest is history. We're still Jack and Dougal!!! Have a great night everyonr xxxxx
I just got transported back in time to a make belive island. I was more interested in the logistics since I had been employed to move the cameras here and there for Paramount. You really had a good team is all I have to say.
Some people giving Pauline McLynn a hard time because she didn’t feel comfortable taking part in the documentary 🙄. It was entirely HER choice, so we should all respect her decision! She also stated in interviews that it wasn’t possible either as she had other work commitments, and was away whilst the ‘Small, Far Away doc was filmed.
This show was absolutely fantastic. Im sorry it ended and even more saddened that Dermot Morgan passed away after. I still watch it and laugh as tho i watched it for the first time.
This will always be my favourite show, I probably know every line from every episode, drive my friends mad! Its just unbeatable, nothing will do it like Father Ted did!
It was a shame Dermot died so young. Even if he never worked on Father Ted again. He could have gone on to become. A sort of Irish "version" of David Jason. 😔
As far as I know Irish television executives didn't want to commission the show as they felt that it was too much of a risk. The Catholic church at the time still had a pretty big voice in Ireland and they didn't want to rock the boat too much. It ended up being produced by a British TV Company (channel 4) and was subsequently filmed in London studios.
It was the 1990s, not the 1950s! The church didn't have that have much influence. And besides, Fr Ted was not considered remotely subversive - I even remember being at mass as a kid and the priest quoted it in his homily.
There will never be another show like Father Ted. It's with out question the greatest Irish program of all time.
But it wasn't Irish.
@@whitefeather7529 it was ?
@@whitefeather7529 written by Irish people filmed in clare, Ireland produced by British company hat trick its a fundamentally Irish program distributed by a British company get your facts straight. Its Irish.
@@MrMartindunne1 Its Irish/British, its wouldn't have existed without C4 production.
Not just Irish I'm English and love it, watched it from being a kid.
I genuinely always tear up with the 'Night Dougal, Night Ted' scene in the last episode. I think this just means the writers and creators didn't just create an absurd, 2 Dimensional world - but a fully, rounded hysterical invention that plays very close to our hearts. The Ted household was a brilliant, warm thing and provided many, many a laugh for my family. RIP Dermot.
I have the same feeling at that moment
This remains so true 8 years later. I’ve been rewatching the series and teared up at ‘Night Dougal, night Ted’ last night. Perfect way to end the show, and RIP to Frank Kelly too.
Perfect summary i literally just rewatched the series for maybe the 100th time and that gets me every time 😢 possibly the greatest comedy sitcom ever made
@@mollyi5642 dont forget Dermot Morgan
It really does have a magic. It almost breaks my heart to really admit it's not real, they don't all still live in that house on craggy island! I'd like to go into the tv sometimes and live in that hilarious world with them all 😏
Graham and Arthur say they had no idea they were making magic…believe me they were were making beautiful comedy magic that will last for generations, they should be very proud.
Father Ted will be always missed ... I still enjoy watching reruns when I get the opportunity ...
Fantastic programme. There will never be anything like it. The ending montage homage to Dermot was so poignant, I cried.
RIP Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly, Brendan Grace and Mary.
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This documentary made me sad. One of the things about Father Ted that people don't talk about is how it was a brief little star that came and went in a very short space of time. On the last episode when Dougal says "You're going to be with us forever and ever and ever" and then it segways
I am late to the Father Ted party only having "discovered" it on BBC America a few years ago. Without a doubt, this is the funniest show I've ever seen. I know most episodes back to front and I still laugh my ass off. I got the complete series on DVD for Christmas awhile back and you would've thought I was a kid getting my favorite toy. My hats off to all involved with this show.
Welcome to our greatest show
Great !
I lived in Australia when Father Ted arrived, everyone went around shouting DRINK! And laughing no stop at the reaction they got from doing so!
Best comedy I have ever seen, and I have at age 67 seen them all!
Cultural Treasures!
Irish people have a natural talent when it comes to absurd comedy, Beckett did it and Father Ted has it in spades. Pure delight :)
I think it's something common to all these islands. But Ireland definitely has its own twist on it.
A ton of Beckett - and of Flan O brien . They're a nation of poets - and it's the poetry of Fr Ted that keeps it so vital. It doesn't age, even after a million viewings.
What a brilliant show. Doesn't matter how many time you look at it, it's still better than 99% of what has been made since. RIP Dermot Morgan.
RIP Dermot Morgan, RIP Frank Kelly. XxX
2023 and I m still in love with Father Ted characters😊
Graham said “see you in another ten years maybe” we’ll it’s almost 10 years now so I do hope they do/have done something for it
Sorry, past self, your dreams didn’t come true. Have fun before the pandemic won’t you? Lockdown is definitely getting now I’m talking to myself from a year ago.
This series is proof that once every hundred years it is indeed possible to capture lightning in a bottle! ⚡❤️
I actually cried watching this. Dermot, how I wish you were still with us.
Easily in the top ten greatest British comedies of all time. And that is a TIGHT list. I love this show very much.
Dermot Morgan was a great actor his death kind of reminds me of the late great James Gandolfini both men worked so hard portraying the characters of Father Ted and Tony Soprano that it killed them but they were put on this earth to portray these roles and they entertained millions of people around the world RIP 1952-1998, 1961-2013 🙏🙏
Had my grandmother, the quintessential Irish-Catholic who "went to church twenty times per week, plus an additional three times on Sunday", lived a few more years, she would have definitely laughed her a** off, then flown (Aer Lingus coach) to Craggy Island, washed Fr. Jack's mouth out with Lifebuoy, forced Fr. McGuire to go to confession, had an argument with Mrs. Doyle on the right way to make tea (always use Barry's Red Label), then she'd have visited Dermot Morgan's resting place, said a quick prayer - and then would have thanked him for "giving life to a TV show which made her laugh".
I'd have cancelled her cable before allowing her to watch Mrs. Brown on the Beeb.
Truly wonderful show. Satirical, surreal, daft and hilarious. Even though several biting swipes were taken at the Catholic Church, it was done in such a fun and innocent way that it didn't offend anyone. Can't believe it's now twenty years since Dermot Morgan died, but still very missed. RIP Frank as well. I can't think of anyone I've known who wasn't a fan of Father Ted, and it'll go straight alongside a handful of other great sitcoms that gets funnier the older it gets.
Biting swipes richly deserved.
This almost made me tear up. As a British child introduced to Father Ted at a very young age and not getting any of the jokes, I still loved this show to bits, and when I grew up, it grew a million times better now I knew about all the Christianity-based jokes and Ted humour. It's still my favourite comedy of all time and I don't think that would ever change, the remix of the Father Ted theme, and Eoin McGloves song at the end of this are PERFECT.
Love Father Ted R.I.P Dermot
And Father Jack
I think Linehan is close to the best comedic writer I've seen/heard in a lifetime of watching comedy. His column on Klaus Kinski in Neon magazine still makes me laugh 25+ years later.
One of the best Comedy Classics ever made.
Into an altered version of the theme song, with a montage of moments of the show, it was really a very sad and moving thing. Like watching your life flash before your eyes on your death bed. Ted carries a symbolism, and that symbolism is of the bittersweetness of something pretty which cannot stay forever.
Father Ted is the best comedy series ever made.
I am no lover of TV or films or canned comedy but Father Ted was unmissable and to this day ( 2019 ) easily the best written and funniest comedy I have witnessed. Thankyou to all involved either side of the camera.
As an 18 year old I have only recently got into Father Ted but it is one of my favourite comedies of all time. It's just such a shame that I never got to see Dermot doing anything else...
Fargo Boyle ........ f****** hell,that scene always has me in bits.
One of the best comedies ever! I've must have watched it beginning to end at least 5 times and laughed each time. So sad that Dermot Morgan passed away when he did and couldn't be in this documentary. Now we've lost Frank Kelly too makes this more poignant. RIP Dermot and Frank.
It warms my heart that this has over 70K views and no dislikes :)
In December 2023 ...1•5K likes and still no dislike. Exceptional for sure ...the legend lives on.
Completely forgot this comment
Such a special, special show. I was privileged enough to watch it as a child with my father (Mark, not Ted) when it came out. I'll always remember the moment I found out that Dermot died. I was 9 year's old in class, in "year five" at primary school and a friend told me how he died and I was so shocked and upset and I can remember trying to picture how it must have happened at the dinner party. I don't know specifically why, but that moment has always stayed with me. I absolutely loved Father Ted. It represented very special times with my own father (now dead), bonding and laughing our asses off. I'm 35 now (2022). Rest assured if I have children, they'll be watching it, too... It will absolutely stand the test of time and be loved for years and years to come.
@3:09 listen to teds voice echo,, imagine been in that big TV set and listening to teds voice,, it wud make ya cry,, I feel tears now
May Dermot rest in peace his memory will live on forever
Wonderful, wonderful TV.
And here I am the weird american who loved this damn show. I didn't learn of it until the oughts and ... My god, you guys have a treasure over there.
Thanks for uploading this. I'm a huge fan from far awaaay..from Czech Republic.:)
I love Father Ted, my mum loves Father Ted, my young cousins from Ireland love Father Ted. It's the most beautiful, hilarious show ever, and it appeals to every generation. Dermot is the man.
Father Ted will go on and on for many many many generations because it is fec'n timeless.
Father ted is the best show ever. Where else have you ever heard of "ARSEBISCUITS"
The British Army.
Great programme. I always feel emotional when I see these parts of the series. One day I plan to go to the Parochial House. I looked it all up. Great series. Balance of everything was right and you could watch it all again in any order. Thanks for uploading. True pleasure to see.
Absolutely perfect this programme..brilliant writers...actors...enough said really...so so funny
Great watch, thanks for uploading! I've seen every episode a million times each but, when it was first released I was just a young kid watching it, strangely, watching this was very nostalgic. Those who fill us with laughter leave a legacy that can never die, Dermot will live forever!
Just last week (July 14, 2022) I took my daughter's dog to a dog park in Central Finland.
In the park, with their dog, were a very young couple aged 24 and 25 (I asked them their age). I explained I am English. The guy said to me after a small chat, "Drink! Drink! Arse, Feck!" I looked at him and said "Then you must know Father Jack and Father Ted?". They both answered "Oh yes, we sure do!".
They went on to tell me how they have had enough of Netflix, Disney, etc. because hardly any of it is interesting and funny any more. They told me they found Father Ted clips on CZcams and fell totally in love with it. They bought the entire box set online and have been watching it over and over, ever since. Their friends, also. It was the most memorable time for me that I have had discussing with Finns.
They told me they would love to visit Ireland and The House. I explained that I drove around Ireland a few years before and visited The House, The Cliffs, The Very Dark Caves, etc. I told them some good travel info (car rental, etc.), and how to end up in Dublin, which is a must, especially O'Donoghue's pub.
So, Father Ted seems to be once again enjoyed by our new generation.
Yes, thank you for sharing this.
Looking for my next CZcams fix, I came across a show I had never seen or heard of . . . Father Ted. Initial reaction was cold-to-lukewarm. Then the characters swamped me and I loved them all. The scenery, the music, the boyish humour.
Each character and its actor was familiar, human, altogether hysterically funny at times, often quite honest, true to the human race I lived with as a child.
Art and artists to be treasured. In the name of Ireland!
Lovely Eoin McLove outro. Father Ted is an exquisite show. I can't begin to count how many times I've seen all the episodes. I never get tired of those lads and all the wonderful guest stars. A bonafide classic.
Seeing all those behind the scenes clips made me tear up. They all got on so well with each other...
Thanks you guys ! You made an old cynic laugh. And me too !
I'm so happy I found this show, love it. It's really sad about Dermont... Didn't know until after I watched the last episode :(
this was lovely! Thanks for uploading :)
They really nailed it with this one. Comedy with heart.
Its 2023 and its still magical. Thank you.
The greatest sitcom of all time.
Thank you, from one who found Ted late, on DVD or VHS, 2008. Such happy memories! Still watching. You bet!
I got so emotional watching this. So great to listen to the writers. I am deeply touched and grateful to everyone who brought this artistic vision to life.
i was only 3 and a half when dermot morgan died, but i understand he was a well respected comedian
As I watch this ten years later, it's still a great story.
The Ted House, its a special place here in Ireland. I finally made it there in 2019 after watching the show over 20 years. Honestly I hope it becomes a national monument to Irish comedy and the show eventually.
Dublin ireland, still watching Ted all of you still laughing 😆😆😆😆😆😆😄😄😄😄😄THANKS
Thank you for posting these!!! ❤
Dermot was a naturally funny man but I didn't know of him before Father Ted. I watched some of his stand up and his appearances on chat shows on CZcams and he is fec'n hilarious . What a tragic loss at such a young age.
My name is Tracy. My best mate is Darren. We met Father Ted years ago and now have nicknames; me Doug (thick as shit), and Darren ( Jack) pisshead! My husband passed away who we called Ted.....Rest is history. We're still Jack and Dougal!!! Have a great night everyonr xxxxx
I’ve watched since a kid at home. Still my favourite and I’m 48.
I cry watching father ted now.im miss that time in my life and father ted was part of the great time sad.rip ted and jack 😢 💔
Thank you thank you sooo much for sharing this with us. This was so beautiful, just a joy to get to watch. I can't thank you enough.
Thanks so much for uploading this!!
R.I.P Dermot Morgan, he made us laugh so.
Comedy at it's best... Thanks for sharing
My favourite comedy !
I just got transported back in time to a make belive island. I was more interested in the logistics since I had been employed to move the cameras here and there for Paramount. You really had a good team is all I have to say.
emotional hearing about filming last scene and his passing rip dermot our comedy entertaining hero
Brilliant doc brilliant show
wow I enjoyed that immensely!
timeless comedy!
An absolute gem of a show!!!!
i love this doc. thanks
Some people giving Pauline McLynn a hard time because she didn’t feel comfortable taking part in the documentary 🙄. It was entirely HER choice, so we should all respect her decision! She also stated in interviews that it wasn’t possible either as she had other work commitments, and was away whilst the ‘Small, Far Away doc was filmed.
Still love it. Genius in a bottle.
This show was absolutely fantastic. Im sorry it ended and even more saddened that Dermot Morgan passed away after. I still watch it and laugh as tho i watched it for the first time.
Such a bunch of legends 💚
RIP Dermot Morgan and Frank Kelly.
The show has pure magic.
This will always be my favourite show, I probably know every line from every episode, drive my friends mad! Its just unbeatable, nothing will do it like Father Ted did!
It was a shame Dermot died so young. Even if he never worked on Father Ted again. He could have gone on to become. A sort of Irish "version" of David Jason. 😔
Odd, that having watched Father Ted on yt since practicing day 1, this never popped up in the recommended till now, December 2023 fekkkin algorithms
Well said and spot on.
To the one person that disliked this, I would say, "careful now"
Probably Bishop Brennan.
Down with that sort of thing.
7:19 laughed at that sheeps bah so hard
great upload ty
I love this show :(
2:29 very much caught me off-guard.
thank you ;)
Love from Pakistan . Careful now.
As far as I know Irish television executives didn't want to commission the show as they felt that it was too much of a risk. The Catholic church at the time still had a pretty big voice in Ireland and they didn't want to rock the boat too much. It ended up being produced by a British TV Company (channel 4) and was subsequently filmed in London studios.
It wasn't offered to anyone else it was only ever pitched to Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4 in the UK
It was the 1990s, not the 1950s! The church didn't have that have much influence. And besides, Fr Ted was not considered remotely subversive - I even remember being at mass as a kid and the priest quoted it in his homily.
you are Legend
Almost ten years so do another please!
I shot JR.
SMOOOTH
RIP frank kelly.
I was sitting in that very kitchen when the producers showed up to discuss making this show with the family that live there
Mad
because it was a hat trick production with channel 4
Still beautifully funny. Always will be.