1995-1998

Father Ted

Feck, arse, drink! Test your knowledge of the three priests of Craggy Island.

Medium 15 questions

About this quiz

This Father Ted quiz covers the three priests of the parochial house, their housekeeper and the rivals and superiors who make Ted's life difficult. You will find questions and answers on the catchphrases, the song contest, the lesson about cows, one very memorable kick, and the writers and channel behind it all. Pitched at fans who know the famous scenes by heart.

15 multiple-choice questions, rated medium. Answer them all and you get your score, with every correct answer revealed at the end. Hosting a quiz night? The printable Father Ted quiz has a question sheet for players and a separate answer sheet for the quizmaster.

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  1. On which fictional island is Father Ted set?
  2. What is Father Ted's surname?
  3. Which actor plays the endearingly dim Father Dougal McGuire?
  4. Which set of exclamations is Father Jack best known for?
  5. Which phrase does Mrs Doyle repeat when pressing guests to take tea?
  6. What is the name of the song Ted and Dougal write for the Eurovision-style contest?
  7. Who is the tea-obsessed housekeeper of the parochial house?
  8. In a famous scene, Ted explains that toy cows are 'small' while real ones are 'far away' to which character?
  9. Which fearsome superior does Ted memorably kick up the backside?
  10. On which channel did Father Ted originally air?
  11. Which pair of writers created Father Ted?
  12. How many series of Father Ted were made?
  13. What is Father Jack chiefly preoccupied with when not asleep in his chair?
  14. Who is Ted's smug rival priest on a neighbouring parish?
  15. At the song contest, how many points does 'My Lovely Horse' end up hoping to avoid?

Father Ted (Channel 4, 1995-1998), created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews. Setting: Craggy Island, a fictional island off Ireland's west coast.

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