A nostalgic and warm autobiography by one of the producers of the cult hit TV series Father Ted.

Three decades after its first screen appearance, Father Ted continues to be beloved, quoted, and replayed endlessly. Its beloved main characters, unforgettable lines, and exceptional visual jokes have given life to a thousand mugs and t-shirts with a million catchphrases.

The creation of it was also unforgettable. Lissa Evans, as the producer of the second and third seasons, spent three years anxiously overseeing every moment, from the first glance at the script to the last diversion of a milk float around a specially constructed gear mesh.

There was no "average Father Ted episode" – each was filled with challenges: endless rain, wanted rabbits, clergymen breaking windows, "twin" sheep, collapsing crosses, and an endless stream of eccentric priests – and the work done to create it was often nearly as peculiar as what happened on screen.

Picnic on Craggy Island is an outrageously endearing and retelling depiction of what lies behind some of those moments of comedic genius – so put on your trench coat, spread out your blanket, unwrap your sandwiches (they're all egg), and enjoy the picnic…

Pages: 160, Dimensions: 13.6x13.6cm