The Plague

One of the very best of this sublime series.

Father Ted is to my mind the finest comedy produced in the British Isles since probably Fawlty Towers. The stand-out character for me is Father Jack and he gets much to do and say in this. It also has Len Brennan, which is a plus.

The plot revolves around Jack's nocturnal perambulation and the offence caused (eldery priests should not roam naked at night), Dougal's new pet and it's renowned breeding habits and Len's rabbit phobia.

Dougal has fun finding a good name and decides on 'Father Jack Hackett'. Jack's response when offered water to drink is priceless.

Pure laughter.

The Plague is another of my top three episodes, surreal, bawdy humour, with laughs galore.

A madcap story, Father Jack is walking around in the nude at night, Dougal has a new rabbit, called Sampras.

Don't call me Len!!!! Bishop Brennan was perhaps the only serious character in the show, brilliant actor, even he isn't able to deal with The Craggy Island regulars, and get away unscathed.

The whole fear of rabbits scenario is a so funny. The writing is incredible.

It's a joy to rewatch.