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Ardal O'Hanlon
Ardal O'Hanlon is an Irish comedian and actor who was born in 1965 at Carrickmacross in Ireland. His most notable roles on TV are Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted and George Sunday on My Hero.
O'Hanlon first started off as a stand up comedian but in 1995 he was cast in the TV series Father Ted playing the dim-witted priest known as Father Dougal McGuire. McGuire was unable to grasp simple everyday things and didn't understand many things that were said to him. Father Ted finished after 3 series' in 1998 after co-star Dermot Morgan died due to a heart attack
This theme was continued in his next big role in the TV series called My Hero. His character as a superhero called Thermoman from the planet Ultron and George Sunday. George Sunday was known for similar traits to Dougal Maguire in that he struggled to understand things and often made mistakes due to him being from another planet. The series started in 2000 and ran for a total of 6 series with O'Hanlon appearing in all 6 (only a couple of episodes in the last series) until he decided to leave and was replaced by James Dreyfus.
O'Hanlon appeared on an episode of Dr Who called "Gridlock" on April 14th 2007. He played an alien named Thomas Kincade Brannigan
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Wide Open Spaces
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Ewen Bremner, Owen Roe
Director: Tom Hall
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Written by the co-creator of Father Ted, and following the same tradition of rural Celtic loopiness, this unstable comedy strands two misunderstood souls in the back of beyond with an absurd task on their hands. Dissipated semi-intellectual Myles (Ardal O’Hanlon) and excitable, none-too-..read more »
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The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Oliver Golding, James Cosmo, Greg Wise
Director: John Henderson
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Based on a true story, The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby's tells the heart-warming tale of a terrier who is entrusted to a young boy called Ewan following the death of his master, Constable John Gray. Being a loyal friend however, Bobby refuses to leave his mater's side, even sleeping on his grave ..read more »
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Stop You're Killing Me
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dylan Moran, Dara O'Briain
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Amnesty International (Ireland) presents "Stop! You're Killing Me" which features the very best of Irish comedy performed in support of Human Rights. Recorded live at Dublin's Vicar Street Comedy Club in November 2004, the stellar line up of Irish comedians includes acts from Tommy Tiernan (..read more »
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Father Ted - The Best Of Father Ted
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly
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The Father Ted comedy series, about three Irish priests and their housekeeper on the remote Craggy Island had many classic episodes. This DVD collects six of the best of them including "Competition Time," "Cigarettes & Alcohol & Rollerblading," "A Song For Europe," "Speed 3," "The Mainland" and "A ..read more »
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Father Ted - Series 3
on DVD
(1997)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly
Director: Andy DeEmmony
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This FATHER TED collection compiles every episode from the third season. The series follows the continuing comedic exploits of three Irish priests and their fiesty housekeeper, who are all exiled to the Parochial House on Craggy Island for general incompetence.
Episodes comprise:
Are You ..read more »
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Father Ted - Series 2 - Part 1
on DVD
(1996)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly
Director: Declan Lowney
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This FATHER TED collection compiles six absolutely divine episodes from the second season. The series follows the continuing comedic exploits of three Irish priests and their fiesty housekeeper, who are all exiled to the Parochial House on Craggy Island for general incompetence.
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Father Ted - Series 2 - Part 2
on DVD
(1996)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly
Director: Declan Lowney
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Sure to please devout fans, this FATHER TED collection features five episodes from the second season. The series follows the continuing comedic exploits of three Irish priests and their fiesty housekeeper, who are all exiled to the Parochial House on Craggy Island for general incompetence.
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Father Ted - Series 1
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon, Dermot Morgan, Frank Kelly
Director: Declan Lowney
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This set compiles six side-splitting episodes from the legendary first season of FATHER TED, featuring the comedic exploits of three Irish priests and their hellion housekeeper, all exiled to the Parochial House on Craggy Island for their incompetence in the line of duty.
Episodes comprise:
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Tales Of The Riverbank
on DVD
Starring: Peter Serafinowicz, Stephen Fry, Steve Coogan
Director: John Henderson
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Tales Of The Riverbank follows the adventures of three animal friends - Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat And GP the Guinea Pig. After a violent storm they were washed away down the river. They set out on an epic journey to try to find their old homes, but on the way they discover the whole riverbank is ..read more »
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Ardal O'Hanlon - Live
on DVD
Starring: Ardal O'Hanlon
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Live stand-up comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, best known for his role as dim-witted Father Dougal McGuire in FATHER TED.
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Not as good as original 6 October 2006
...n the original. Best part played apart from Bobby, was the character played by Ardal O'Hanlon who was hilariuos. ...
Live stand-up comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon 15 November 2007
