Father Ted This version would be set on a fictional island off the coast of New York. Steve Martin and Graham Norton would reportedly play Ted and Dougal. Martin had not been expected to take the role because of his stature, but agreed because he was a fan of the original series, and would reportedly be paid £500,000 per episode. Norton was cast based on his popularity with American audiences, and in reference to his appearance as Father Noel Furlong in the original series. In November 2007, a separate American remake was announced. Rather than Craggy Island, this version would be set
Are You Right There Father Ted? Are You Right There Father Ted? "Are You Right There Father Ted?" is the first episode of the third series of the Channel 4 television sitcom "Father Ted", and the 18th episode overall. It is notable for being the first episode aired after the death of Dermot Morgan, who had died the day after filming for the final episode had been completed. As a mark of respect to Morgan, the original transmission of the first episode was delayed by a week. In the episode's prologue, Ted – who has apparently been promoted, likely as a result of the Golden Cleric