Some fans of the show have criticised Channel 4 for the warning. A classic episode of the beloved Ireland-set sitcom Father Ted has been issued a trigger warning by Channel 4 nearly 27 years after it first aired. The entire series is streaming on Channel 4’s website right now but attached on the site alongside […]

1 year ago

Two Father Ted actors were in attendance, alongside the likes of Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and Whoopi Goldberg. Irish celebrities Ardal O’Hanlon, Patrick Kielty and Tommy Tiernan were part of a group of about 100 comedians who met with Pope Francis this morning (Friday, 14 June). The entertainers were present at the event which took […]

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“I’m proud to call her my wife”. Father Ted star and comedian Joe Rooney has announced he has married ‘the love of my life’ in a surprise ceremony. Best known for his role as Fr Damo in the iconic 90’s comedy series, Rooney married his partner Nera after being engaged for almost a year. “It’s […]

2 years ago

“Ted… I’m going mad.” Graham Norton has admitted that he thought his character in Father Ted was a “monster” when he was originally playing him. The Irish comedian and talk-show host played Father Noel Furlong in the hit Channel 4 drama 30 years ago and reveals that he has a different opinion on the character […]

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F**in’ hell!

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O’Hanlon was grabbed and pinned against a wall by the Church of England cleric. Ardal O’Hanlon has revealed he was accosted by a cleric over his portrayal of Father Dougal McGuire in the hit Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. The comedian shared his story on Claire Byrne Live on Monday (28 March). O’Hanlon gave his […]

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