Bless me, Father was a British situation comedy starring Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Derek Francis and Sheila Keith. It was aired on ITV from 1978 until 1981 and described the adventures of an Irish Catholic priest (Lowe) and his young curate in the fictional parish of St Judes in suburban London. 21 episodes, written by Peter De Rosa, (who had previously been a novice curate) were aired. De Rosa wrote the series using the pseudonym of Neil Boyd which was also the name of the young curate character. It was made for the ITV network by London Weekend Television Arthur Lowe (September 22, 1915—April 15, 1982) was a British actor. ... Daniel Abineri is an actor, writer, director and producer of musicals and television programs. ... Derek Francis was a British comedy and character actor, born 7 November 1923 in Brighton, England, and died of a heart attack in Wimbledon, London on 27 March 1984. ... Sheila Keith (June 9, 1920 - October 14, 2004) was a British actress, best known for her performances in cult horror films. ... It has been suggested that Channel 3 (UK) be merged into this article or section. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... From the Latin curatus (compare Curator), a curate is a person who is invested with the care, or cure (cura), of souls of a parish. ... It has been suggested that Channel 3 (UK) be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The series was set in 1950 and marked a departure from the middle class 'bank manager' roles traditionally associated with Lowe. 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

References

The Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. Mark Lewisohn 2003.