Father Ted

In the programme ‘Entertaining Father Stone’, an atmosphere of dread settles over Craggy Island as the resident priests ready themselves for the poker‑faced Father Stone’s annual visit. The series features Dermot Morgan in the lead role. Their preparations are marked by unease.

Entertaining Father Stone is a television programme presented in the format of an episode. It falls under the broader category of a programme and is classified as an episode‑type entry in the series. The title itself hints at a focus on the character of Father Stone, and the piece is packaged as a self‑contained instalment rather than a full‑length series. The story unfolds on Craggy Island, where an unmistakable feeling of foreboding settles over the local clergy. The priests are shown busy making preparations for the yearly arrival of Father Stone, a man noted for his impassive, poker‑faced demeanour. As the day of his visit approaches, the atmosphere grows increasingly tense, with the looming presence of the stern priest casting a shadow over the otherwise routine activities of the island’s religious community. Dermot Morgan takes the lead role in this episode, portraying the titular Father Stone. His performance anchors the narrative, providing the central figure around whom the sense of dread and the priests’ preparations revolve. The episode’s concise structure keeps the focus tightly on the impending visit, allowing the audience to experience the palpable anxiety that grips Craggy Island in anticipation of the stoic clergyman’s return.