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Father Ted: The Complete Scripts [Hardcover]

Graham Linehan (Author), Arthur Mathews (Author)

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Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Boxtree Ltd (22 Oct 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0752218506
ISBN-13: 978-0752218502
Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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- #37 in Books > Fiction > Poetry & Drama > Drama > Film & Television Screenplays
- #40 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Film > Film & TV Scripts

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Only three series of Father Ted were screened before the untimely death of Dermot Morgan. This book is a compilation from all the series, as well as some early scripts that were never screened.

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Since they were banished to a remote island off the coast of Ireland because of mysterious clerical misdeeds, Father Ted Crilly, Father Dougal McGuire, Father Jack Hackett and their housekeeper Mrs Doyle have been entertaining countless Channel 4 viewers. While Ted dreams of a more high-class parish, Dougal attempts to grasp complex theological issues between games of Cluedo, Jack shouts 'Drink! Feck! Arse! Girls!' with little or no provocation and Mrs Doyle does her best to give Irish friendliness and hospitality a bad name. Father Ted: The Complete Scripts is, uniquely, a collection of late, but not final drafts - jokes, characters and scenes that didn't make it into the series are here, along with an introduction to each episode by the authors, which explains how the insane plotlines arose. So whether you're a fan of the show, or simply interested in how a comedy programme makes the final leap from page to screen, this book is all you'll need. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Ted. I was concentrating too hard on looking holy., 13 Dec 2000

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This is a paperback re-print of last year's "Complete Scripts," and is every bit as brilliant. Every ted fan should have this book on their shelves, if only for the commentary on each episode by writers Arther Matthews and Grahan Lineham. Very overlooked, yet very brilliant. it is worth noting that these scripts arent the final versions that went out to air, but an earlier draft showing more hilarious moments that were never meant to be seen on air. A classic book to complement a classic series.

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4.0 out of 5 stars DRINK!, 3 Jan 2000

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Nice to see a script book actually written by the people responsible for the series. At least twice in every episode I laughed out loud. This book contains scenes, lines and jokes cut from the actual series as well as notes from Linehan and Matthews about why they were written, characters etc. Bit to look out for: Ted trying to teach Jack to say "yes" and "that would be an ecumenial matter". The only reason this book doesn`t get 5 stars from me is that you always know what is going to happen when you watch the programme.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Farther Ted scripts, 6 Dec 2010

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My partner loved these scripts. He's seen all the episodes and so when he read the scripts he could visiualise what was going on much more but even if he hadn't it is written so well you could imagine the scene.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime.
Reading this is just as hilarious as watching the show itself. Somehow the stage directions make Dougal even more gormless, Jack even more malicious. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Alina Knox

5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite TV show, and my favourite scripts book
I love "Father Ted", and always watch it whenever it is on TV, own all the DVDs and spin-offs, and am also one of those tiresome types who can quote big chunks of the dialogue. Read more

Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Peter Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly an ecumenical matter
One of my favourite shows and the scripts read well. Personal intros to each episode by the writers, which should interest fans, and you can see just how brilliant some of the... Read more

Published on 28 May 2008 by Pen happy teacher

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
It is improtant to mention these are not transcripts, these are written drafts by the very talented writers. Read more

Published on 4 April 2008 by Mr. Michael Gleeson

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant tv programme
These scripts are very funny, whilst the inclusion of draft scripts rather than the broadcast version does provide an insight into the developments of the script into the show... Read more

Published on 20 Feb 2004 by christophergb

5.0 out of 5 stars Now Dougal, this is what you want to read!
This is a brilliant book containing all the scripts from everyone's favourite priest comedy - Father Ted. Read more

Published on 3 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny! :)
I don't normaly watch Father Ted. But a friend of mine gave me the book, just after reading the first story I was in stiches laughing it was the funniest thing I ever read!

Published on 20 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
This is great, I love script books and this is so funny. The introductions to the episodes are interesting too and and you end up sitting laughing all the way through to book, or... Read more

Published on 10 Feb 2000 by prepare4trouble@yahoo.com

3.0 out of 5 stars A not quite so Lovely Horse...
As a keen devotee of the Father Ted TV series, I was really looking forward to this script book. The anecdotes from the authors are in the main, interesting, but I was... Read more

Published on 10 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Fecking Brilliant!
If you enjoyed watching the TV series (or even if you didn't) you will love reading the book. It's full of wonderful lines and brings it all back. Read more

Published on 3 Jan 2000

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