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Father Ted - Complete Series 3

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Finally the long awaited final season of Father Ted comes to DVD! Season 3 originally aired from March to May 1998 and it is just as strong as Seasons 1 & 2 in writing, laughs, and brilliant performances by Dermot Morgan (Ted), Ardal O'Hanlon (Dougal), Frank Kelly (Jack), and Pauline McLynn (Mrs. Doyle). Its obvious that Father Ted would not have ended as soon as it did if not for the unfortunate and untimely passing of Dermot Morgan (1952-1998) at age 45. Its also completely understandable that the show could not continue without him. Father Ted is one of the most original and hilarious sitcoms ever and like another sitcom on BBC video, Black Adder, it accomplished more in its 24 episodes than countless other sitcoms did in hundred episode runs: Brilliant writing and laughs that only increase with each episode. God Bless Father Ted and all those involved in creating this masterpiece. The season 3 DVD set consists of 2 DVDs with all 8 episodes. I'm also very happy to say that the '96 Christmas special is also included which was recently released in the U.K. as a separate DVD! Here's the episodes on this set:

1. Are you right there, Father Ted?
2. Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep
3. Speed 3
4. The Mainland
5. Escape from Victory
6. Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse
7. Night of the Nearly Dead
8. Going to America

56 minute Christmas special (1996) "A Christmassy Ted"

Father Ted? "Ah...he was brilliant."

The third and final series of Father Ted consists of 8 fantastic episodes. While possibly not quite as great as the second series, the series still bows out on a high note, as Father Ted himself (Dermot Morgan) died right after the season was shot - a poignant montage of highlights from all three series marks the end of the last episode, a fitting way to make his legacy.
None of this should overshadow 8 brilliant half hours that range from farcical to surreal. The running "phone" jokes from the second series are largely absent, but a bunch of old characters re-appear. Perhaps the best episode is Speed 3, where Dougal must keep a milk float above 4 mph or be blown to pieces ("The Poseidon Adventure - there was a priest in that!").
The second DVD includes the 1996 Christmas special, an hour-long episode that is equally hilarious -although at times one does get the feeling that the writers are knowingly stretching some jokes to fill time (a la the Simpsons), for example at the start when Ted opens the door to find a baby that has been left there by mistake and then the mother comes an picks it up "Oh can you imagine us looking after a baby? I'm sure there'd be all kinds of hilarious mistakes and funny incidents".
Classic, Postmodern, Ironic, Surreal and iconoclastic - long may Father Ted live on in our hearts and minds...

Plain and simple - Its great! I finally got to see "The mainland" episode! I never saw it on BBC America, unless I missed it sometime, I don't think it was aired. This set has so many extras! The episodes even have sections that BBCA cut out from time to time, to make them fit in 30 minute time slots, I guess. If you love Father Ted as I do, you HAVE to get this!
Dermot, you are VERY MUCH missed! Too bad more of this wonderful show could not have been made! Series 1,2 and 3 plus the Christmas episode was not enough! This cast was perfect!

Absolutely hilarious. A sharp, funny look at religion and some of the eccentricities surrounding those who practice it vocationally.
It's difficult to come up with funnier TV than this. If you like british (oh, okay... Irish) comedy, heck, if you have any sense of humor at all, you'll love Father Ted.

you must buy this, father ted is the funniest show ever( just ahead of simpsons and south park). ok, here's how i would rate the episodes:
1)Are You Right There Father Ted? 5/5 this is sooo funny. ted does a china man impression but little does he know chineese men are staring in the window at him. he is called a racist by the whole town.

2)Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep: 3/5 prob the worst episode on the dvd but still funny. the sheep's picture turned sideways to make it look different is classic. you have to see it.

3)Speed 3: 5/5 ,ok let me get something clear, this is the funniest episode of father ted ever. jack gets a pet brick and ted keeps gettin hit on the head with it - classic.

4)The Mainland: 4/5 mrs doyle gets into a fight with her friend over who will pay for their tea, jack sends a man to hospital and ted get beaten up by a famous actor. a must see.

5)Escape from Victory: 4/5 ted cheats in an over 75's soccer tournament and has to kick bishop brennan up the arse!

6)Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse: 4/5 ted finally kicks him up the ass and acts like nothing has happened. the bishop find out and comes back to get ted...

7)Night of the Nearly Dead: 3/5 loads of old women turn to zombies trying to touch a local young male celebrity. this episode has some good quotes

8)Going to America: 4/5 this episode has probably the best story and the lease laughs but that is not a bad thing. i loved this episode and it was the last one ever of an amazing series!

just go buy this dvd now, i SWEAR you wont be dissapointed. actually after writing this i feel like going into wacth speed 3 again, that brick cracks me up!.....

IMHO, this is the best of the three series DVDs. The writing is sharper, the situations more surreal/insane, and the actors are more comfortable being themselves.
Very very funny, and shocking in parts too (like the first episode with the Nazi priests and Father Jack in an SS uniform).
Highly recommended for intelligent and open-minded people!!

...I bought my copy of Father Ted Vol. 3 from Amazon.com, and I've watched it almost everyday since it arrived in the post. I've collected all three of the Father Ted DVD sets, and I must say that this is the best. The discs contain 9 episodes of Father Ted and happily two are my very favorite of the entire series, "Are You Right There, Father Ted?" and "Speed 3". I watch these episodes all the time and I laugh just as hard everytime! In "Are You There, Father Ted?", Father Ted accidently offends the Chinese community on Craggy Island, and everytime he attempts to apologize, something happens to make matters worse! Of course, that's what's expected in the life of Father Ted. And in "Speed 3", Father Ted discovers that the local milkman, has been having improper relations with the women on Craggy Island and has him fired. The vengful milkman attaches a bomb to the bottom of the milkcar that Father Dougal has taken upon himself to takeover. The bomb is activated when the milkcar goes over 4 mph, and it's up to Father Ted to save Father Dougal. Yes, it is as silly as it sounds which makes it so funny!
The picture of the DVD is crystal clear and the sound is perfect. Also, there are tons of Special Features offered on the second DVD that will keep you laughing for ages. The only disappointment is know that there will be no more Father Ted since the sudden passing of Dermot Morgan, who played Father Ted Crilly. However, thankfully we fans have him forever or these wonderful DVD's to keep us laughing for years to come and remember the joy and laughter he brought to us.

Great characters & great scripts characterize this DVD set. Father Ted is so well thought out that even a very serious topic, such as racism, is handled in a humorous way but at the same time forces you to think and reflect. Sad to think there will be no more episodes made, but thank goodness these exist to entertain and challenge us.

I was initially a bit hesitant to buy this DVD after reading the reviews complaining about the re-recording issues. Yes occasionally there are some 'squiggly' bits in a corner, but nothing major at all. I am a big Father Ted fan, and I believe that the series was REALLY building up some momentum with the third series, and therefore some of the best editions can be found on this DVD. I just wish there were more! I highly recommend this to all Father Ted fans!

My only complaint is that there aren't more episodes. My favorite has to be the Christmas episode when the priests get caught in the lingerie section of the department store. I recommend this video to everyone. :)