A March 1982 clip featuring a Twink in blackface has been removed by RTÉ from its archives. The requirements reflect the changing cultural landscape.”All my family have left of my father is his work and reputation. https://t.co/SWr9N4k81M — Don Morgan (@gutenmorgan) June 11, 2020Actor Dermot Morgan played Father Ted Crilly in the show from 1995 until 1998. In a tweet he said his father “abhorred racism of every type and actively worked against it. He was less certain about an episode of Fr Ted where blackfaced priests dressed up as US trio the Supremes took part in a talent competition.

Source: The Irish Times June 14, 2020 14:26 UTC