Stars: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn

Summary: Episodes are: 'Competition Time', 'Cigarettes And Alcohol And Rollerblading', 'Song For Europe', 'Speed 3', 'The Mainland' and 'A Christmassy Ted'.

The Father Ted comedy series, about three Irish priests and their housekeeper on the remote Craggy Island had many classic episodes. This DVD collects six of the best of them including "Competition Time," "Cigarettes & Alcohol & Rollerblading," "A Song For Europe," "Speed 3," "The Mainland" and "A Christmassy Ted".

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Is it a sitcom? Is it a serious documentary about the Catholic priesthood? No, it's The Very Best of Father Ted, a choice collection of episodes from Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews' affably surreal sitcom. Ted's the normal one, as evidenced by his moving Song for Europe entry, "My Lovely Horse"--a modern classic if ever there wasn't one. Gasp as "poor idiot boy" Father Dougal becomes a rollerblading fiend in "Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading"; be amazed as super Ted saves Craggy Island from a deadly milk-float in the stunning blockbuster sequel "Speed 3" (well, it's faster and more fun than Speed 2); fall off the window-sill as devoted housekeeper Mrs Doyle utters the line that's almost Shakespearean in its sublimity, "Cup of tea, Father?". Graham Norton pops up to annoy everyone in "The Mainland", there's a whole host of Elvis impersonators in "Competition Time", and meanwhile Father Jack doesn't need an excuse to hit the bottle (or to smash one over someone's head) in any episode. Not saying Mass has probably never been so much fun.

On the DVD:The Very Best of Father Ted on disc has six episodes as opposed to five on the video release: the extra one is the Christmas special, "A Christmassy Ted". Extra features are selected commentaries by Graham Linehan and Ardal O'Hanlan, a clip compilation of each character, and a rather poor photo gallery. Picture is 4:3 and sound basic stereo. --Gary S Dalkin

Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Commentaries By Graham Linehan And Ardal OHanlon, Craggy Island Memories, Photo Gallery
Year:	2002
Release Date:	November 18, 2002
Runtime:	118 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	V C D 0220
Keywords:	Father, Comedy, Ted, General, Best
Genre:	Comedy