- Actors: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney, David Ryall
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 3
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- Studio: Vid Canada
- VHS Release Date: July 31 2001
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 1569382905
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#9,430 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #22 in Video > Comedy > Boxed Sets
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A day in the life of a pair of priests in a small suburban London community is the premise for Bless Me Father. Starring Arthur Lowe as Roman Catholic Father Duddleswell and Daniel Abineri as his young curate, the series is adapted from Peter de Rosa's novels. Among the fine episodes included in this boxed set are "The Parish Bazaar," on volume 1, in which Duddleswell is convinced God will provide good weather for the annual fundraiser; "The Seal of Confession," on volume 2, in which Duddleswell learns that confessions are being overheard; and "The Tennis Match," on volume 3, in which a Catholic becomes Mayor and Duddleswell seeks his favor. Set in the early 1950s, this sitcom occasionally feels dated. If you're looking for a more modern British comedy with a similar theme, you may prefer The Vicar of Dibley, starring comedian Dawn French, or Ireland's Ballykissangel, starring Stephen Tompkinson and Dervla Kirwan, might appeal, too. If you want to abandon religion altogether, Absolutely Fabulous, costarring Brits Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, is wildly outrageous. --Cristina Del Sesto
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Based on Peter de Rosa's uproarious novels about a small suburban London parish in the 1950s, this much-loved 70's classic has been hailed as one of the hidden gems in Britain's sitcom archives. A handsome young priest learns the business from a crusty veteran who's all to human in his encounters with parishioners. Arthur Lowe as Father Duddleswell is the parish priest of every Catholic's most nostalgic memories, fundamentally humane and caring--and a bit mischievous.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Americans May Have Overlooked This Gem,
By Heidi Crabtree (Kennesaw, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bless Me Father: 3pc Box: Seri (VHS Tape)
I am a fan of Britcoms, but other than the usual "Are You Being Served?" and "Yes, Minister" on PBS Saturday nights, I hadn't seen much. I found these tapes in a used book shop, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed them! It helps to be a bit of an Anglophile, in understanding the Catholic vs Protestant saga, and to remember that in Britain in the 50s, rationing was still the norm. The show is still very funny, as the characters hold up well in modern day Britain. Fr Duddleswell is a bit of a crotchety old priest, not immune to cheating a bit to get something. Fr Neil is his handsome, young new curate. Together with their housekeeper, a drunken doctor, and local oddities like the "cursed chair," it makes for a town I'd want to visit!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Only Good Comedy to Collect but Re-View Again & Again,
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This review is from: Bless Me Father: 3pc Box: Seri (VHS Tape)
Such sophisticated, well-done tasteful comedy such as this delightful series is rare. I couldn't wait to add this collection. Here in the 225 minutes on three videos are my three favorites: Burial at Sea, Beddings and Weddings and Fire and Brimstone. Lowe as the irreplaceable Duddleswell and Abineri as curate Boyd and Daye as Mrs. Pring as such a treat. They are such well done characters that one wants to be around them. I get equally into it with each re-viewing. Anyone who appreciates really good comedy will be treated to what is a special series, documenting good natured life at its best at St. Judes, 1951.
5.0 out of 5 stars
British Comedy of Cleric at its Best,
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This review is from: Bless Me Father: 3pc Box: Seri (VHS Tape)
When living in B.C., Canada, I discovered the joys of British TV comedy, and this was one of my favorites.Fr. Duddleswell is such a perfect character, well playing up to his straight curate, Fr. Boyd. In between is the housemaid, Mrs. Pring and a cast of characters to boot. Episodes to see from this set include a hilarious episode of Fr. D battling neighboring Billy Buzzle over noise. It's a stitch, including a cameo appearance by "Pontius" Billy's black lab who is seated with the Bishop. The Doomsday Chair as well as the Baptism with Fire episodes testify to the good natured fun which the British are now famous for. We in the states should take our cue for what is really good in humor from this sophisticated great laughter producing stuff which doesn't have to resort to the gutter nor violent to keep one's attention.
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