CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Hallelujah for a short return of The Vicar Of Dibley

The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown  Rating: Red Penguins: Murder, Money And Ice Hockey Rating: Old jokes might not always be the best but they’re the ones we love most.  That’s what makes it such a pleasure to see Dawn French back as the Rev Geraldine Granger in The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown (BBC1). … Read more

Vicar Of Dibley in Lockdown viewers slam mention of characters who have died as ‘weird’

The Vicar Of Dibley returned on Monday night with the first of three special episodes inspired by lockdown. However some viewers were left baffled after characters played by actors who have died since the show originally aired were mentioned by Dawn French’s Geraldine.  During the 10-minute short, the vicar was seen addressing beloved characters such as … Read more

Vicar Of Dibley in Lockdown viewers slam mention of characters who have died as ‘weird’

The Vicar Of Dibley returned on Monday night with the first of three special episodes inspired by lockdown. However some viewers were left baffled after characters played by actors who have died since the show originally aired were mentioned by Dawn French’s Geraldine.  During the 10-minute short, the vicar was seen addressing beloved characters such as … Read more

Dawn French had to film tribute to late actress Emma Chambers seven times for The Vicar Of Dibley

Dawn French has emotionally revealed that she had to film a tribute to late actress Emma Chambers seven times for The Vicar Of Dibley festive reboot. In the upcoming episodes, Dawn’s, 63, character Geraldine Granger will pay pay homage to her best friend and the much-loved Alice Tinker in moving scenes.  Emma, who starred in the sitcom for 13 … Read more

Real-life Vicars of Dibley: As Reverend Geraldine returns, JENNY JOHNSTON meets some female clergy

Just when we needed her most, the Vicar of Dibley is back — wi-fi and Zoom log-in details permitting. This evening, the Rev Geraldine Granger, played by Dawn French, will address her virtual congregation, with some much-needed musings on coronavirus, community and, most likely, chocolate. Praise be! While our favourite fictional vicar — who will … Read more

Real-life Vicars of Dibley: As Reverend Geraldine returns, JENNY JOHNSTON meets some female clergy

Just when we needed her most, the Vicar of Dibley is back — wi-fi and Zoom log-in details permitting. This evening, the Rev Geraldine Granger, played by Dawn French, will address her virtual congregation, with some much-needed musings on coronavirus, community and, most likely, chocolate. Praise be! While our favourite fictional vicar — who will … Read more

Vicar Of Dibley takes the knee: Dawn French to deliver a BLM sermon in BBC show

The Vicar Of Dibley will take the knee and deliver a sermon about Black Lives Matter when the award-winning BBC comedy returns to the screen for a series of Christmas specials. In a move critics say could undermine the BBC’s impartiality, the Reverend Geraldine Kennedy – played by Dawn French – addresses the killing of … Read more

Vicar Of Dibley takes the knee: Dawn French to deliver a BLM sermon in BBC show

The Vicar Of Dibley will take the knee and deliver a sermon about Black Lives Matter when the award-winning BBC comedy returns to the screen for a series of Christmas specials. In a move critics say could undermine the BBC’s impartiality, the Reverend Geraldine Kennedy – played by Dawn French – addresses the killing of … Read more

So good to have her back! Vicar of Dibley fans go wild as first ever episode is rebroadcast

‘Just the tonic we need!’ Vicar of Dibley fans go wild as first ever episode is broadcast 26 years after it first aired – and pay tribute to the ‘late, great’ Emma Chambers as Alice The first ever episode of the Vicar of Dibley was broadcast on BBC One last night Viewers praised the decision … Read more

The Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown FIRST LOOK: Dawn French and Hugo Horton return

Dawn French reprised her role as Geraldine Granger as she joined co-star James Fleet in a first look image at Christmas special, The Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown.   Comedian Dawn, 63, looked delighted as she took her seat on the sofa in Geraldine’s cosy living room on to deliver a virtual sermon to the people … Read more