Father Ted Acceptance Speech Script — Certified

I wasn’t expecting this. No, really – I actually had a speech prepared for losing. It was much shorter. Just said, "Fair play," and sat down. So you’ll have to bear with me.

Anyway. Thank you very much. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go and stop Dougal from trying to "return" the award for store credit. father ted acceptance speech script

First off, I’d like to thank the judging panel. That’s... brave of you. I saw the other nominees. Fantastic work altogether. Especially that fella who invented the self-warming ecumenical hot water bottle. Genius. And I lost to him in the cake competition once. So this is... unexpected. I wasn’t expecting this

Right. Well... thank you.

I’d like to thank Bishop Brennan. Not for any particular reason – just in case he’s watching. [Looks around nervously.] No offence, Your Grace. Lovely vestments. Very... shiny. Just said, "Fair play," and sat down

I have to mention Father Dougal McGuire. He’s sitting over there – no, Dougal, that’s a coat rack . There he is. Dougal thinks I won an award for "being able to turn the telly on without using the remote." I haven’t corrected him. He’s very proud.

Here’s a draft script for an in the style of Father Ted Crilly from Father Ted – complete with awkward pauses, misplaced gratitude, and a touch of surreal Craggy Island logic. Title: "Father Ted’s Acceptance Speech (For an Award He Definitely Didn’t Expect to Win)" [Scene: A small, slightly shabby awards ceremony. Father Ted Crilly approaches the microphone, adjusting his collar nervously. He holds a small, vaguely tacky trophy.]