Father Ted is one of those rare comedy series that were and still remain consistently funny no-matter how many times you watch and the theme tune alone is like a massive sonic hug. I defy anyone not to smile when confronted with that opening, the sweeping helicopter shot across Craggy Island and that signature music created by The Divine Comedy. Would it be Christmas if you didn't see the fathers get trapped in the biggest lingerie section in Ireland as an example? Would the world be the same without Father Noel Furlong river-dancing in a claustrophobic over populated dilapidated caravan screeching at the top of his voice? Mrs Doyle and her cocaine cakes? The cows that are actually very far away or the shock of an impostor sheep? I think not.
I for one am very much looking forward to seeing all three series from the start all over again. My Granddad is Irish, raised by nuns in wartime Dublin and apparently Father Ted is a lot closer to the truth than we think. Makes you want to be Irish and fifty years older doesn't it? As a special treat to us all, ladies, gentlemen, other, please enjoy the following:
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