 The writers always felt that Bishop Brennan was Father Jack's nemesis, as Jack himself had the potential to become a bishop, but never did because he was not a career priest.The scenes with Ted and Dougal sharing a bedroom were inspired by similar scenes in the "Morecambe and Wise" shows.The writers used these scenes for end-of-the-day conversations to wrap up the story, and to provide a sort of "safe zone" for Ted and Dougal to discuss the plot.