A wedding sketch

The Vicar of Dibley is a British television sitcom created by Richard Curtis, best known for Notting Hill and Love Actually. The series first aired on the BBC in 1994 and quickly became very popular in the UK.

The story is set in the small fictional village of Dibley, in rural England. It follows Geraldine Granger, a cheerful and outspoken woman who becomes the village’s new vicar after the Church of England allows women to be ordained. Her arrival surprises the very traditional villagers.

Much of the humour comes from the contrast between Geraldine’s modern attitudes and the eccentric personalities of the villagers, especially members of the parish council. The characters are exaggerated and often absurd, which creates a lot of comic situations.

The series mixes warm humour, satire, and gentle social criticism, particularly about religion, tradition, and change in British society. It is known for its feel-good tone, memorable catchphrases, and strong sense of community.

The Vicar of Dibley is now considered a classic British comedy and remains popular through repeats and special episodes.

Let’s watch this extract. It’s finally Hugo and Alice’s wedding day and we’re absolutely sure it’ll be great and nothing wrong will happen whatsoever…