In my Seminary days in the 1960's I was a Protestant chaplain at a Catholic School for Girls, Gilmary, outside Pittsburgh, Pa. We would have lunch with the Sisters and the students, and everyone was in awe of Mother Superior who looked as if she started out with St. Peter himself. What marvelous memories this episode brought back. Rest in Peace, dear Sisters, you did well!
In general I take delight in the accurate attention to ecclesiastical detail. This is undoubtedly because the series was written by an ex-priest of the period, Peter De Rosa. My favourite episode of all is this one - in which the incomparable actress Sheila Keith takes over as star of the show playing Reverend Mother Stephen. Those of you who are theologically-minded will especially relish Mother Stephen expounding on the doctrine of grace (00:07:52 to 00:13:12). She clearly knows what Fr. Duddleswell does not!
Daniel Abineri (Father Neil) an actor so beautiful even the camera has to have a lie down for fear of over heating, such a great screen presence, he sticks out like a sore thumb, he's clearly the most attractive member of the cast. His most famous part was as Jake Sanders in Return To Eden. How this handsome gem never made it big in Hollywood, I'll never know. He would have made an interesting James Bond or even to have been considered for the role would have brought him back into the limelight, he'd have made a better bond than Timothy Dalton... maybe. Still, whatever he does these days, I hope he's healthy and well.
@@thepathanforce5646 That's good to hear, I wish him and yourself continued good health and I hope life remains kind to the both of you. Thankyou for commenting.
@@thepathanforce5646It really is good to know that Daniel Abineri is well..... didn't he go into writing and producing? Whatever he chose, I imagine it was good.... he was a lovely Father Neil ❤
"July'll be soon upon us, mother.." "At the end of June, father." The mother superior is the marvellous Sheila Keith, who appeared in several horror films in the 1970s, and in the series The Flaxton Boys as Petty Officer Mincing-Stern.
Father Neil " I've always wondered....do nuns have hair underneath their veils ? '' Father Duttlelswell " What nuns wear under their veils, is a as mysterious as what Scotsman wear under their kilts. '' lol
Took me awhile to figure out where I’ve seen Mother Steven before and it’s a jaw dropper, in 1973 she played a serial killer cannibal in a move called “Frightmare”. Shock 2 came with the actor who plays Father Neil and his IMDB picture, it’s worth a look. This is very well written and the performance everyone gives are outstanding.
Shouldn't the title read Bless Me Captain? I wonder what Sgt Wilson would think of his superior taking Holy Orders and purporting to hail from the Emerald Isle? Meeting up with Richard Bucket (Bouquet) too. Top of the morning to you, Captain!
In answer to Father Boyd's question yes nuns have hair under their veils, my mom was a catholic nun for 30 years, she had hair but wore a wig cause she was embarrassed it was thin.
So much better than the crap we are spoon fed on TV now
In my Seminary days in the 1960's I was a Protestant chaplain at a Catholic School for Girls, Gilmary, outside Pittsburgh, Pa. We would have lunch with the Sisters and the students, and everyone was in awe of Mother Superior who looked as if she started out with St. Peter himself. What marvelous memories this episode brought back. Rest in Peace, dear Sisters, you did well!
What a great series it's a pleasure to watch tv like this 👍
Love this show. thank you
In general I take delight in the accurate attention to ecclesiastical detail. This is undoubtedly because the series was written by an ex-priest of the period, Peter De Rosa.
My favourite episode of all is this one - in which the incomparable actress Sheila Keith takes over as star of the show playing Reverend Mother Stephen.
Those of you who are theologically-minded will especially relish Mother Stephen expounding on the doctrine of grace (00:07:52 to 00:13:12). She clearly knows what Fr. Duddleswell does not!
What a wonderful and witty show. I love it!!
Great Episode! :)
I love finding these shows on RUclips that aren't cropped or out of synch. Hopefully these don't get taken down!
Richard looks more energetic when he is without Hyacinth
Daniel Abineri (Father Neil) an actor so beautiful even the camera has to have a lie down for fear of over heating, such a great screen presence, he sticks out like a sore thumb, he's clearly the most attractive member of the cast. His most famous part was as Jake Sanders in Return To Eden. How this handsome gem never made it big in Hollywood, I'll never know. He would have made an interesting James Bond or even to have been considered for the role would have brought him back into the limelight, he'd have made a better bond than Timothy Dalton... maybe. Still, whatever he does these days, I hope he's healthy and well.
He is a friend of mine and he is healthy happy and enjoying his life.
@@thepathanforce5646 That's good to hear, I wish him and yourself continued good health and I hope life remains kind to the both of you. Thankyou for commenting.
@@ajlomas7185 wish you the same mate. Cheers
@@thepathanforce5646It really is good to know that Daniel Abineri is well..... didn't he go into writing and producing? Whatever he chose, I imagine it was good.... he was a lovely Father Neil ❤
Bad Boy Johnny is something to be really proud of.
(sarcasm)
"July'll be soon upon us, mother.." "At the end of June, father." The mother superior is the marvellous Sheila Keith, who appeared in several horror films in the 1970s, and in the series The Flaxton Boys as Petty Officer Mincing-Stern.
Great acting skills from each one of them.😁😁😁
Father Neil " I've always wondered....do nuns have hair underneath their veils ? ''
Father Duttlelswell " What nuns wear under their veils, is a as mysterious as what Scotsman wear under their kilts. '' lol
Richard bucket I mean bouquets job before he met hyacinth
Took me awhile to figure out where I’ve seen Mother Steven before and it’s a jaw dropper, in 1973 she played a serial killer cannibal in a move called “Frightmare”. Shock 2 came with the actor who plays Father Neil and his IMDB picture, it’s worth a look. This is very well written and the performance everyone gives are outstanding.
I adore Mother Stephen.
Clive Swift, Requiescat in pace + 😞
Shouldn't the title read Bless Me Captain? I wonder what Sgt Wilson would think of his superior taking Holy Orders and purporting to hail from the Emerald Isle? Meeting up with Richard Bucket (Bouquet) too. Top of the morning to you, Captain!
Its Father Ted before Father Ted.
Good Heavens, it is Clive Swift, I thought I recognised the voice
Richard Bucket!!!
It's Bouquet
@@madabbafan😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Mmmm cucumber sandwiches 😋
Better then Father Ted 👍🏻
In answer to Father Boyd's question yes nuns have hair under their veils, my mom was a catholic nun for 30 years, she had hair but wore a wig cause she was embarrassed it was thin.
Is it just me, or does the painting of the nun look like Private Fraser from Dads Army lolol
just make a copy of the newer picture
£3,000 in 1950 so about £80,000 today