Father Ted (UK)

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First Aired: May. 12, 1995 on Channel 4

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Season 1 » Episode #04 - Competition Time

Father Ted (UK) - 01x04 Competition Time

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Summary:
It's time for the annual all priests lookalike competition and Ted, in hope of beating Father Dick Byrne decides to dress up as Elvis Presley, only to find out that Dougal and Father Jack are going as Elvis as well.

Father Ted is also made to look after the host of the competition, Henry Sellers.

Father Ted must formulate a plan to win the competition.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Father Dougal McGuire	played by Ardal O'Hanlon
Mrs Doyle	played by Pauline McLynn
Henry Sellers	played by Niall Buggy
Father Cyril McDuff	played by Don Wycherley
Father Jim Johnson	played by Chris Curran
Father Barty Dunne	played by Fergus O'Kelly
Sgt Deegan	played by John Olohan
Father Harry Coyle	played by Paul Woodfull

Episode Quotes

Father Dougal McGuire: Wait a minute... you're Elvis as well!

Sergeant Deegan: God, this reminds me of Vietnam.
Father Ted Crilly: Were you in Vietnam, Sergeant?
Sergeant Deegan: Ah, no no, I mean, you know, the films.

Father Dougal McGuire: Sorry Ted. I'm not very good at making decisions... or am I?

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Trivia

In the original version of the script, Mrs Doyle's first name is mentioned.
This episode marks the first appearances of Father Dick Byrne ('Maurice ODonoghue) and Father Cyril MacDuff (Don Wycherley) on the series.