The Vicar of Dibley 1994
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 10, 1994
- Last Aired
- January 1, 2000
- Format
- 3 seasons · 14 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~7 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Arrival" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Paul Mayhew-Archer, Richard Curtis
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is The Vicar of Dibley?
The Vicar of Dibley is a television series centered on a rural parish. The narrative begins when a new member of the clergy is assigned to lead the congregation in the village of Dibley.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 10, 1994
- Last aired
- Jan 1, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 112 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Overview
The Vicar of Dibley is a television series centered on a rural parish. The narrative begins when a new member of the clergy is assigned to lead the congregation in the village of Dibley. Upon her arrival, the villagers discover that Reverend Granger is not the person they anticipated for the role. The series explores the dynamics between the new vicar and the local community as they adjust to her presence in the parish. Because the villagers expected a different type of leader, her appointment creates an immediate point of tension and curiosity within the rural setting. The show focuses on the interactions and developing relationships between Reverend Granger and the residents of Dibley as she settles into her new position. By examining the expectations of the community versus the reality of their new religious leader, the program highlights the social environment of the village. The story remains grounded in the experiences of the vicar as she navigates her responsibilities in this specific, small-town environment.
Should you watch it?
“A newly assigned vicar arrives in a rural parish, surprising the local villagers completely.”
- british sitcom format
- classic television comedy
- limited detailed plot information provided
Watch it if you enjoy British sitcoms about rural parish life.
The show is rated TV-PG.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Arrival Mytharc Nov 10, 1994
- E2 Songs of Praise Core Nov 17, 1994
- E3 Community Spirit Core Nov 24, 1994
- E4 The Window and the Weather Core Dec 1, 1994
- E5 Election Mytharc Dec 8, 1994
- E6 Animals Mytharc Dec 15, 1994
Season 2 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Engagement Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Dibley Live Core Jan 8, 1998
- E3 Celebrity Vicar Core Jan 15, 1998
- E4 Love and Marriage Mytharc Jan 22, 1998
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →Frequently asked questions
What is The Vicar of Dibley?
It is a British sitcom that originally aired on BBC One.
When did the series run?
It aired from 10 November 1994 to 1 January 2000, along with several specials.
What is the premise of the show?
Reverend Granger is assigned as the Vicar of the rural parish of Dibley, surprising the villagers.
What genre is the show?
It is classified as a comedy.
What network broadcast the series?
It aired on BBC One.
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