The Vicar Of Dibley
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1994 - 2020
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Comedy about a small, backward rural village and its female vicar, Geraldine Grainger. Stars Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, John Bluthal and more.
Streaming rank this week: 911
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The best of British sitcom idiots
Following on from the last post about idiots in sitcoms, and some ensuing twittering, perhaps it's only fair we pay tribute to the best of British sitcom idiots. Lots of candidates, for sure, but here are, for my money, the most dimwitted of nincompoops who should be recognised for outstanding services to idiocy.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 31st August 2016The danger of constantly celebrating the past
Nostalgia. Easy promotability. A blend of old and new. Low risk. Lots of press. And a brand new half hour to be written by Clement and Frenais, writers of the near-perfect Porridge. What's not to like? As a consumer of comedy, I'm fine with all of the above obviously. As a writer of comedy, my feelings are slightly more mixed.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 14th March 2016The Vicar Of Dibley to return as The Bishop Of Dibley?
The Vicar Of Dibley could return to television. Star Dawn French has reiterated her belief that Geraldine Grainger could return to screens, as a Bishop.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2016British Christmas specials revisited: Vicar of Dibley
A look at "The Christmas Lunch Incident".
Carmen Croghan, Everything I Know About The UK..., 6th December 2015The Vicar Of Dibley: 10 memorable moments
Buxom, bubbly Geraldine Granger arrived in the picturesque village of Dibley 21 years ago.
James Baldock, Metro, 15th May 2015Comic Relief Dibley punch was Dawn French's idea
Fiona Bruce has admitted that the punch wasn't in the script but Dawn just did it during rehearsals for the comedy.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 31st March 2015Bishop Dawn? No! The Vicar of Dibley has had its day
Am I alone in wanting this sitcom revival madness to cease?
Chris Hallam, Metro, 13th January 2015Vicar Of Dibley to return for Red Nose Day
Hit sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley is to be revived for Comic Relief's 2015 Red Nose Day, as Geraldine aims to become a bishop.
British Comedy Guide, 11th January 201520 years of 'The Vicar of Dibley'
Can it really be twenty years since The Vicar of Dibley first appeared on our screens? No no no no no no - yes!
Andrew Curnow, Cult Box, 1st November 2014Dawn French to perform Thought For The Day as The Vicar Of Dibley
Dawn French is to perform a special Thought For The Day on Radio 4 in character as Geraldine Granger from the hit BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley.
British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2014