Rugged Island (Father Ted)

Rugged Island (Father Ted)

:"For other places of the same name, see Rugged Island (disambiguation).

Rugged Island is a fictional island on the Channel 4 sitcom "Father Ted".

It is effectively a parallel universe to the show's main setting, Craggy Island, with Father Dick Byrne their version of Ted, Father Cyril McDuff their version of Dougal, and Father Jim Johnson their version of Jack. They also have a housekeeper who looks remarkably like Mrs Doyle.

Despite (or perhaps because of) the similarity, the two islands constantly compete fiercely against each other. Father Ted maintains a long-standing feud with Father Dick Byrne. In one episode Ted tells Henry Sellers that Dick and his co-inhabitants are lepers and that Rugged Island is a leper colony. "(Competition Time)" It is unknown how the feud started, but Dougal once mentioned a "Scrabble" fiasco" (where Father Byrne managed to get all of his words to spell "Useless priest, can't say Mass"). This feud has led to various ill-judged escapades, usually after Dick has telephoned Ted to tease him for some inadequacy or taunt him for some fault. These include the Craggy Islanders once attempting to win the nomination to represent Ireland in "Eurosong '96" (a spoof of the Eurovision Song Contest) for their composition "My Lovely Horse". The Rugged Islanders contest this but lose. However they have the last laugh as it is revealed the only reason Ted and Dougal's entry won is because RTÉ can't afford to host yet another contest.

Ted and Dougal also attempt to escape to Rugged Island during Lent when Sister Assumpta arrives and puts them through a gruelling and punishing schedule in an attempt to keep them "on the straight and narrow". Once there they discover the Rugged Island priests bingeing on alcohol, smoking and skateboarding, despite the fact they had arranged to outdo one another by giving up their vices. As punishment Ted sends Sister Assumpta over to Rugged Island so the priests can endure the same suffering they have. "(Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading)"

Ted also loses a bet with Father Dick Byrne after cheating in the "Annual All-Priests Over 75's Indoor Football Challenge Match". "(Escape from Victory)" As a forfeit (once again arranged by telephone) he has to "kick Bishop Brennan up the arse".

----

:"Episodes in which Rugged Island features:"

* Competition Time
* Song for Europe
* Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading
* Escape from Victory


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Rugged Island — can mean: * Rugged Island (South Shetland Islands), one of the sub Antarctic South Shetland IslandsAlso, in fiction: * Rugged Island (Father Ted), an island on the UK/Irish sitcom Father Ted that is effectively a parallel universe …   Wikipedia

  • Father Ted minor characters — The sitcom Father Ted starring Dermot Morgan, was well known for its cast of colourful and surreal characters, whether they be members of the priesthood or the bizarre inhabitants of Craggy Island. Father Ted contains a host of minor characters,… …   Wikipedia

  • Father Ted — Titre original Father Ted Genre Série comique Créateur(s) Graham Linehan Arthur Mathews Pays d’origine  Royaume Uni …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Father Ted — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Father Ted Género Comedia Creado por Graham Linehan y Arthur Mathews Reparto Dermot Morgan Ardal O Hanlon Frank Kelly Pauline McLynn Sintonía de cabecera Songs of Love (instrumental) (The Divine Comedy) …   Wikipedia Español

  • Father Ted — Craggy Island redircts here. For other places with this name, see Craggy Island (disambiguation). Father Ted Opening title Format Comedy Created by …   Wikipedia

  • Father Ted — Seriendaten Originaltitel Father Ted Produktionsland England, Irland …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Father Ted : saison 1 — Saison 1 de Father Ted Cet article présente le guide de la première saison de la série télévisée Father Ted. Ce qui suit dévoile des moments clés de l’intrigue. Sommaire 1 Épisode 1 : Bonne chance père Ted 2 Épisode 2 : Comment se… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Father ted : saison 1 — Saison 1 de Father Ted Cet article présente le guide de la première saison de la série télévisée Father Ted. Ce qui suit dévoile des moments clés de l’intrigue. Sommaire 1 Épisode 1 : Bonne chance père Ted 2 Épisode 2 : Comment se… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • List of Father Ted characters — The four main characters of Father Ted. Middle rear: Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), left: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O Hanlon), front: Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly), right: Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn). Father Ted was a cult comedy… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Father Ted episodes — This is an episode guide for the television sitcom Father Ted created by Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan. The series first aired on Channel 4 between 21 April 1995 and 1 May 1998. Contents 1 List of series 1.1 Series 1 (1995) 1.2 Series 2… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”