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The Vicar of Dibley

1994 – 2000Show3 seasons14 episodesTV-PG

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 14 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Christmas Lunch Incident" 9.0

Episodes

8.2
8.3
8.2
7.8
8.7

Story

Reverend Granger is assigned as the Vicar of the rural parish of Dibley, but she is not quite what the villagers expected.

Feels like

  • Warm British Sitcom
  • Eccentric Village Life
  • Faith and Community
  • Heartwarming Comedy
  • Iconic Lead Performance
  • Rural Charm
  • Gentle Social Observation
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Chemistry

Cast

Crew

Written by
Richard Curtis

Everyone

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Facts

November 10, 1994 · January 1, 2000 · Ended

First aired
November 10, 1994
Last aired
January 1, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 14 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

George Washington Slept Here, Brick Joke, Cover Innocent Eyes and Ears +9

  • George Washington Slept Here
  • Brick Joke
  • Cover Innocent Eyes and Ears
  • Baa-Bomb
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Good Shepherd
  • Dissimile
  • Barsetshire
  • Lost in Transmission
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • The Needs of the Many
  • Promoted to Opening Titles

12 of 158 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Vicar of Dibley?"

Questions about The Vicar of Dibley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Vicar of Dibley?

In the United States, The Vicar of Dibley streams on Britbox, BritBox, and Wonder Project. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Vicar of Dibley worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 8).

Which season of The Vicar of Dibley is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Christmas Lunch Incident (season 1, episode 8) at 9.0, and the lowest is Happy New Year (season 4, episode 2) at 7.6.

Is The Vicar of Dibley okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Vicar of Dibley?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 2000.

Will The Vicar of Dibley make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is The Vicar of Dibley plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.