Father Ted

The Passion Of St Tibulus

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired 5/5/95

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The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction of St Tibulus. Bishop Brennan is dispatched to the island to ensure that the priests take to the picket line in protest. But their defiant stand only gives more publicity to the film, which becomes an overnight success. It is left to Father Jack to stop the Bishop from sending them packing.moreless

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Dermot Morgan

Father Ted
Ardal O'Hanlon

Dougal Maguire
Frank Kelly

Jack Hackert

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Mel Gibson must have seen this episode of Father Ted before making The Passion of Christ

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By danideathstrike, May 30, 2006 Report Abuse

"The Passion of Saint Tibulus" is a great episode of Father Ted. This is the first episode with Bishop Brennan in it. The bishop comes to craggy island and asks Father Ted and Dougal to protest over the showing of a blasphemous film, "The Passion of Saint Tibulus."(Mel Gibson must have seen this episode of Father Ted before making The Passion of Christ.) Anyhow, Ted and Dougal end up protesting leading to the film becoming more popular on the Island. This is an hilarious episode, many laughs come from talk of the film, and the Cuban Father at the start of the episode. Top Stuff.
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- When Father Jack punches Bishop Brennan, look up at the picture behind them and you can see a stage hand's reflection. Edit
- Goof/Continuity Error: Father Hernandez gives Dougal a VCR as a gift and he is seen setting it up but the VCR was already on top of the TV in the previous episode. Edit
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- For this episode only, Jim Norton is credited as a "Special Guest" in the opening titles. Edit
- Jon Kenny (Michael Cocheese) would later play Fred Rickwood in "A Song for Europe". Edit
- This episode marks the first appearance of Bishop Len Brennan (Jim Norton) on the series. Edit
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- Dougal: Was Sergeant Thornton a policeman? John: Er...he was, yes. Why do you think he wore the uniform? Dougal: Ah, I thought he was just having a laugh. Edit
- Dougal: You know me Ted, the lights are on, but there's nobody home... Edit
- Ted: 6am. Great. Another six hours sleep. Edit
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