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Is A Father Ted Musical A Good Idea?

Father Ted ended 20 years ago, but it looks like it could be making a comeback in the form of a stag...
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7:13 PM - 6 Jun 2018



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Is A Father Ted Musical A Good Idea?

TodayFM
TodayFM

7:13 PM - 6 Jun 2018

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Father Ted ended 20 years ago, but it looks like it could be making a comeback in the form of a stage musical.

The show's creators Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews have confirmed that they have almost finished writing Pope Ted - The Father Ted Musical, with music by Neil Hannon.

It's not the first sitcom to be made into a musical. Only Fools and Horses will reportedly open in the West End next year, while Goodnight Sweetheart is set to open in September.

Unlike with films, TV comedy doesn't have a great track record when it comes to musical adaptations.

Will Father Ted work as a musical, and without its star Dermot Morgan, who died in 1998?

Louise Duffy and Aoife Barry discussed this and more in our weekly TV slot.

To catch the full chat press the play button on the image on the top of the screen


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