The "small, far away" scene wasn't in the original script. Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon improvised it during rehearsals and the writers loved it so much that they kept it in. It's now become part of TV history - even the official documentary on the series is called "Small, Far Away".

@gergemini2993

Жыл бұрын

IMAGINE EXPLAINING FORCED PERSPECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOOGLE---HAHAHA

Father Jack is a classically trained actor which makes his character funnier

One of the best lines of the whole series was. Mrs Doyle to Father Jack. “What do you say to a cup of tea father?” Jack replies looking directly at the cup. “Feck Off, Cup!”

@alasdairmacleod7769

Жыл бұрын

I love that bit 😂😁👌

@rabid_si

11 ай бұрын

"NUNS! AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!"

To be fair - this was before Graham Norton was as big as he is today, before he had his show. This is a young Graham Norton much earlier in his career.

I was so looking forward to seeing how long it took for the penny to drop with the "small, far away" gag. It's one of the best 'fill in the blanks yourself' gags ever. Love that it had the queen crying haha

In the U.K. the first season was popular, but there were still a lot of people who didn’t really know it. This is the episode where the masses suddenly ‘got’ Father Ted’ on a grand scale. Graham Norton wasn’t very well known at this point (at least not in England). The character of Fr Noel Furlong is what he was first well known for and helped launch his career to stardom.

The cow part has gone down in British legend as one of the best lines ever in a series over here. One of the best comedy series ever.

@xplorer841

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@johncartwright8154

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, it has gone into our family vocabulary.Oft used when we are at a Caravan Club site! :)

@mattierenton701

Жыл бұрын

@@johncartwright8154 and there's only one rule of caravan club.......

@johncartwright8154

Жыл бұрын

@@mattierenton701 I'm 72....don't think that rule applies to me 😇

@stephenmurphy2212

Жыл бұрын

*Irish legend

Not only do Irish people love Father Ted but it was written by two Irish people and all the actors are irish.

@ianstaines4395

Жыл бұрын

Graham Lineham(Father Ted writer) was one of the Irish guys in the Alan Partridge reaction that you did, at the breakfast table.

@davidsweeney4021

Жыл бұрын

Sorry Anne, It's a shame RTE couldn't see the potential and it was made by a British TV company

@thadtuiol1717

Жыл бұрын

If Ireland loved FT so much, why was it filmed in London at Channel 4's studios? Sorry Anne, your hatred for the English shines through in all your comments. England and English people played a big part in FT ever making it to the screen. Get over it.

@annedunne4526

Жыл бұрын

@@davidsweeney4021 From what I read the two writers specifically approached channel 4 to make Father Ted rather than RTE.

@natmanprime4295

Жыл бұрын

Lol, that's pretty Irish

The guy in the car gets killed nearly every week by Ted phoning him at an inconvenient time. He’s like Kenny of South Park.

"He's puncturing the tyres, Ted."

Its was irish written ,acted and set. Channel 4 just came in at the last second and offered a load of money for it. It really should be seen as Irish. But sure whatever, best comedy series of all time. Been quoting it for decades at this stage

For reference, I'm irish living in dublin, and don't know one person who is offended by father ted. It's the most well known and well loved sitcom in Ireland by a long shot I'd say. It's just such a perfect (somewhat) satirical representation of the church in Ireland 😂😂

@cahillgreg

Жыл бұрын

The Darcy fella having his tuppence worth

The explaination of the small cows always has me in stitches!! 🤣

I love that you were both crying laughing at the far away cow joke. That's my favourite joke in the whole series of Father Ted!

Everyone here in Ireland love this show. Also you keep missing the last joke after the end credits. The one this time is hilarious

The “Magic Road” thing is because there’s multiple magic roads around Ireland. There’s 2 half an hour from me. I’ve never actually bothered trying to find them. I’ve driven on them but never stopped to look for the correct spot to try it out. Some are more impressive than others because the optical illusion works better. Apparently.

@Cassxowary

6 ай бұрын

around the world you mean and it's not an optical illusion even if you don't want to believe in it because you're scared of the unknown

@Dreyno

6 ай бұрын

@@Cassxowary It is an optical illusion you absolute muppet. “Scared of the unknown” 😂

It a UK TV sitcom that was massive show in the UK and Ireland, the writers and most of the actors are Irish and it based on a island just off coast of ireland

Good reaction as always. Just for note, this was an early appearance from Graham Norton, fairly unknown to the wider audience back then, long before he had his first chat shows. He does pop up again in a later episode.

Father Ted Dermot Morgan 31 March 1952 - 28 February 1998 Father Jack Hackett Francis Kelly 28 December 1938 - 28 February 2016 Mary O'Leary ( the shop owner) Rynagh O'Grady 18 April 1951 - 7 February 2021

One of the finest examples of Chekov's Large Consignment of Raw Sewage in television history.

"Small, far away"

I'm irish, I love this show too!

QBs face when the guy steps out the shower.... priceless 😲

For the record, Roddy Doyle is an Irish novelist known for writing the Barrytown Trilogy, an anthology book series set in the working class area on the Northside of Dublin. His novels usually contain strong language, hence why Dougal swore at Ted because Dougal had been “reading those Roddy Doyle books again”. That Irish film *_The Commitments_* (released in 1991) is based on his first Barrytown novel of the same name. Recently, there was even a jukebox musical based on the film. FUN FACT: Roddy Doyle is actually one of the regulars (customers) in the local pub I work at. And his son went to the same primary school (elementary school) as me. 😄 Edit: I read his children’s books as a kid - The Giggler Treatment, Rover Saves Christmas and The Meanwhile Adventures (obviously these don’t contain strong language 😂).

@stephenmurray2851

Жыл бұрын

I thought he was a wrestler. The guy with the bagpipes?

@matwetton

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenmurray2851 thats Rowdy Roddy Piper

@sarraconnolly3774

Жыл бұрын

what pub

@stephenmurphy2212

Жыл бұрын

@@sarraconnolly3774 Harry Byrnes

@sarraconnolly3774

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenmurphy2212 go maith

Father ted is the most popular sitcom ever shown in ireland. It was controversial making fun of priests at the time because the church were extremely powerful up to the 1980s in ireland. Some of the older generation found it blasphemous but everyone else truly loved it. Its quoted regularly and is ingrained in our culture now.

Larry Duff (the priest going over the cliff in his car) is the same priest who was skiing and then got caught in the avalanche in the Christmas episode. You watched that out of order, it comes at the end of season 2, but no harm done. You'll be seeing Larry again!

@mlee6050

Жыл бұрын

To help me, car or ski happened first? Watching like 3 or so reactors at different stages on this and other programs

Can't wait for the far away gag🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hahaha your reaction was amazing! That gag is one of the best lines ever in comedy history!!!

The cow distance thing usually ends up being peoples' favourite.

Thers actually a festive every year on an island of the west coast of Ireland (Irish mor) called (ted fest) boat loads of people dressed up as characters from fr ted head out for a few days on the beer and party away!! Google it!! Keep the father teds coming!! Great Irish comedy!!!

The Irish dancing skit makes me laugh so hard 😂😂😂😂 It's something about the comedic timing.. from Ted and Dougall, skip to the caravan 😂 Love you guys, haven't had a chance to wish you both Happy New Year.. may this one be better than the last ! 🌈✨✨✨

@partially_discombobulated9818

9 ай бұрын

The faces trying not to break character crack me up even more 😂

My birthday is July 19 and that means this episode is always a bit extra fun to watch, at least the intro. Also classic episode across the board. Ardal's expression during the cows explainer is just, chef's kiss.

@davidsweeney4021

Жыл бұрын

My daughter was also born on 19 July. So I love the reference

ah yes .. that famous literary device - Chekhov's Sewage Truck.

In the 20 year reunion show one of the comedians talked about how much comics wanted to be on the show so whatever role they were asked to audition for, they knew they stood a better chance of getting it if they took the character and went completely overboard with it.

Love the reactions guys. I grew up watching the series and still find it funny to this day. If you haven't seen it already I'd suggest checking out 'The IT Crowd' which is written by the same guy that did Father Ted (Graham Linehan)

@Fireglo

Жыл бұрын

That show sucks lmao.

@philrob1978

Жыл бұрын

@@Fireglo A TV critic career awaits you, for sure.

respect to you guys watching this. it was extremely controversial at the time but us Irish adored it and we still do l.

When jack says "who are you?" 😂😅🤣😆 love that character

If your ever in Ireland and you make any Fr. Ted reference people always get it.

this episode is all about the cows scene. Genius.

The other episode with Graham Norton is The Mainland (another classic although one of the big jokes in it rather relies on you being vaguely familiar with a British sitcom called "One Foot in the Grave").

"Graham Norton turns into the devil"😂 that would be brilliant

Those were Wildebeest or gnus that which Charlie Drake sang about from the Sinderella Live reaction with Jim Davidson. Wildebeest, also called gnu are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa.

You can tell that these two love each other just from the way that they look at one another.

Graham Norton was still mostly unknown at that time. He pops in in another episode later on when they all get lost in some caves.

Irish dancing in a small caravan was the most hilarious part for me lol and the cows 🐄

Father Larry Duff's first appearance, definitely not his last.😂

It's a great episode but a lot was cut out unfortunately

@makaveliuk86

Жыл бұрын

Yeh it was quite a sudden, random cut...🤔😔

@peterdavidson3890

10 ай бұрын

The large cuts ruined the show

I'm sitting here in Canada and I can't wait for you guys to watch the "NIGHT OF THE NEARLY DEAD" episode.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm Irish, and I adore this show! :)

"Father Ted Father Ted whucha gonna do abar it Father Ted" All hail the queen waaaaay !

Irish lad here. The church didn't like it, and because they had so much power in the country they threw their weight around. Funnily enough Father Ted itself played a part in the erosion of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Shit I remember condoms were still illegal in Ireland in 1998.

@eadweard.

Жыл бұрын

They were known within the church as "Johnny Bad'uns".

Everyone in Ireland, except maybe a few Aul'wuns (old ladies) loved this show. The problem at the time was Church and State were balls deep in each other.

Only been watching you guys a few times but love your reactions to Father Ted. Grew up with this programme, one of my favourite episodes ! 😂👌

Us irish have a sense of humor we love Fr ted 😄😅

This is one of my favourite episodes!

Noel furlong makes another appearance in series 3 in another classic episode. You should check out 'One foot in the grave' before that episode to fully understand it.

I knew you would laugh at the small - far away joke.

The cow joke is one of my favourite jokes from a show ever.

It’s a shame you had to cut so much out. What a sorry state of affairs were in when you have to censor fr. ted.

You guys seem like such a lovely couple 💕💕 I love seeing your reactions - I'm so glad you enjoyed the famous 'faraway cow' joke! The one about the cakes with cocaine/raisins is another brilliant one in this episode 😂😂

My favourite of all time!! Great reactions as usual!!

Wait till you get to S3E1 "I heard you're a racist now father"

What has Queen Boomer done to her hair? It the prettiest I’ve ever seen! Is she getting her hair ready for your up coming marriage? 😁

father ted father ted wot u gonna do today father ted

The little jig they danced is the riverdance...

A legendary episode for many reasons - for me though, as wonderful as series 1 was, it's here where the confidence in the writing and performances are starting to shine bright. You have many delights to come King and Queen! Bit of a shame though that you felt a bit distracted in this one. EDIT - sorry forgot to mention, I know you saw him in the Christmas episode, but you just saw the very first Father Larry Duff (he's tremendous fun) gag, I can't tell you how absolutely killer that was at the time, and it's still the best one. Has me roaring with laughter every time.

Hairy palms , Hairy babies, nervous sheep, speed! , football!, bishop brennans arse - great stuff yet to come!

The Irish people love father ted

One of the best, arguably eclipsed by 'Kicking Bishop Brennan up the arse' howling mad!

Irish people love this show so whoever said that is lying

@CorvusCorone68

Жыл бұрын

i think the distinction is that the man on the street at the time liked it, it's just the man in the stuffy suit (politicians) and the man with the backwards collar didn't, and they had the most power

Love the jingle, it’s why I keep coming back.

It's my favorite episode this one especially when the caravan tips over off them dancing 🤣🤣

If that trailer is supposedly bigger than the previous one like Dougal said then I'd hate to see what the previous one looked like

I particularly like this episode as I remember watching it when young and shouting at the TV when Ted asked what was so special about July 19th. I would shout "I know, I know! It's my birthday!

I'm from the UK and they remind me of me and my g/f -- great couple to watch, really good chemistry between them. Really makes me and my g/f laugh watching your reactions.

Just have to say sir that I watched a KZread short of your lovely misses sticking up for her man (you) and I loved it! It was so nice to see her not having to apologise in anyway and loves you for all that you are!

God damn I was checking discord the whole time wondering where the notifications were coming from until I realised the sound was from your computer lol.🤣🤣🤣

Noel Furlong is brilliant, certainly put Graham Norton on the map.

Great reaction as always King & Queen. Nice to see the gorgeous Nora making an appearance too!! :)

Naked guy hanging onto car is actually Graham Lenihan writer of the show,they're all legends,thanks for making me laugh today!

Watch the end credits on this episode and the rest of season 2 onwards, there’s sometimes an extra scene. Great reaction to the far away scene 😂😂

You guys would love the man with two brains or the jerk. Right up your alley that humour.

@margaretflounders8510

Жыл бұрын

Or "All of me"..absolutely brilliant Steve Martin film...

How does Magic Road Waterford work? Often referred to as the Mahon Falls Magic Road due to its proximity to the mighty Mahon Waterfall, this place is a little bit mental. In a nutshell, if you stop (safely!) on the Magic Road in Waterford with the handbrake off, your a car will appear to roll backwards up the hill. My brother and his wife are buried near Waterford, his daughters family still live in that vicinity. They used to own a family hotel but gave up some years back.

Best Fr Ted episode imo. The run ins with the couple are brilliant

Father Jack channeling his inner Kramer with that holiday entrance 🤣

Your brain is working ,I looked around for your dog when he said “we have a special guest”

*sings along to intro* Father Ted! Father Ted! Whatcha gonna do today Father Ted!

Keep the father Ted coming please

Father Ted is great! I remember watching it with my dad when I was probably a bit too young XD

Graham Norton returns as Father Noel Furlong in the final episode of this season, 'Flight Into Terror'.

Hooray they're back.

I'm loving your reactions. I wonder how you'd like The Mighty Boosh. Maybe you should react to that too. Very very..... odd British comedy. Think you'd like it.

Holy shit you just made my night. Love you guys.

How on earth did these guys ever manage to keep a straight face during recording 😊

@B.A.Pilgrim

Жыл бұрын

being professional actors may have helped

The fishing thing was around in the 60s in the UK, I had a set which you can find in the UK now for £10 or less, as well as The Amazing Magic Robot Game New Edition Merit 1950’s edition which is available on ebay.

@MakoyUnggoy

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't that the robot that had a stick in his hand and when placed he would spin round and point to the correct answer? I'm sure my uncle had that if it was the same thing

When she said you fall asleep so easy now, I thought she sounded like Bill Cosby

Graham Norton wasn't that big when he did this episode. He was an Irish stand-up comedian who was unknown in the UK.

It's an Irish show. Irish written, Irish actors. Can you not tell the cast are Irish? It's filmed in Ireland...

Me, walking around my local shop in South of England, suddenly aware that I'm singing "father Ted, father Ted, what you gonna do today father Ted..." loud enough for the other customers to hear.

Not to worry, KB. Father Noel (Graham Norton) appears _again_ later in the season in the episode called 'The Mainland'. Norton actually commented that just about every Irish comedian on the comedy circuit had appeared on 'Father Ted', and that the few who _hadn't_ must be deeply depressed and feeling totally inadequate. ALL the bit-part priests and TV celebrities have a day job as Irish stand-up comedians, including Father Stone (the boring priest). Even Dermot Morgan (Ted) and Ardal O'Hanlon (Dougal) are really stand-ups. Frank Kelly (Father Jack) was actually a stage actor of Shakespearean repute, and remarked that for the comedians, no two takes were ever the same. (As an actor, he could deliver the line precisely the same every time, if required). Gemma Graven (the novellist Polly Clarke) and Pauline McLynn (Mrs Doyle) are primarily actors too, but so many of the other roles were done by comics. Graham Norton was just another Irish stand-up and unknown to TV in those days, so it wasn't a case of the writers missing a trick and _not giving him enough to do_ Norton at the time was given a very generous slice of the script, and indeed invited back to reprise _Father Noel_ on 'The Mainland'.

@ak99uk

Жыл бұрын

And "Flight into Terror".

@Ian-lx1iz

Жыл бұрын

@@ak99uk _Good call!_

The near and distant cow gag was improvised on set, I think. 'Twas never in the script, they just made it up!