The Vicar of Dibley

If you have yet to see this show you're missing out!!

I have found this show on late at night on PBS and have found it to be one of the funniest shows I've ever seen on TV! It is written by Four Weddings writer Richard Curtis and is starred in by some of the most fantastic British comics on screen today. Dawn French and Emma Chambers are absolutely hillarious together. I really found it a relief and a pleasure to see something so funny on TV for once.

Anything that Dawn French is in is Fabulous. Of course, Vicar of Dibley is one of my favorites simply because, as an Anglican, this focuses on a woman who is a priest. It is unprecedented - it came at a time when women struggled their way to become recognized in the Church of England and allowed to hold roles in the priesthood. The cast is wonderful and offers many opportunities throughout each episode for side-aching laughter. Of course, French can't take the cake by herself. Her sidekick, Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), whose remarkable role as a "dingbat" (or as David Horton refers to her as a "moron) keeps the laughter rolling. And the comedy ends at each episode with the Vicar and Alice having a spot of tea and the Vicar telling a joke - usually with Alice not understanding the punchline. Genuine humor.

"Vicar of Dibley" is one of the funniest comedies from anywhere I have ever seen, "no no no no, yes". You will not be sorry, if you miss it on tv, get it out on video. Laughter is good for the soul, plenty here.

I do agree that the earlier episodes are better than the later ones, but the later episodes are still in my opinion entertaining and watchable. Whatever its minor problems may be, I love The Vicar of Dibley, it is heart-warming and very often hilarious. I love the concept, I think it is very unique, the stories are well-constructed and as well as being very funny, the writing is actually very bold and daring as well. The Vicar of Dibley is lovely to watch visually too, those landscapes of the countryside and everything are very picturesque and somewhat nostalgic as well, and the music especially the main theme song "The Lord is my Shepherd" by Howard Goodell which is beautiful. Also, the acting is really good, Dawn French I think is a very good comedienne whether with Jennifer Saunders or not, and she is fabulous here in probably her best role as the boisterous yet lovable Geraldine. And she is very well supported by Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers, Trevor Peacock, Roger Lloyd-Pack and John Bluthal. Overall, The Vicar of Dibley is a great show. 9/10 Bethany Cox

The Brits have a flare for comedy that is unmatched and it is exhibited strongly in Vicar of Dibley. You'll find yourself laughing until tears roll down your cheeks.