The Vicar of Dibley Episode Guide

Episode Guide

The Vicar of Dibley: Season 5

• Season 5 Episode 2: The Vicar in White

  Part two of two. After a whirlwind romance with handsome newcomer Harry, chocaholic vicar Dawn French is swapping her dog collar and cassock for a wedding dress, and hurriedly making preparations for the big day. But as ever, things don't go according to plan - the vicar she's chosen for the service seems a little too fond of her, while the villagers have waited till now to suggest their ideas. The first is a skydiving wedding - the second is something far, far worse. Keeley Hawes and Hugh Bonneville guest star in the last ever episode of the comedy, with the regular team of Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd Pack, James Fleet, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock and John Bluthal

• Season 5 Episode 1: The Handsome Stranger

  Dawn French makes a welcome return for a two-part Christmas special, although the bad news is it's said to be the last time she'll be donning the vicar's cassock and collar. Geraldine decides to bring a bit of culture to the parish by forming a book club - the only downside being, it means the likes of foul-mouthed farmer Owen actually reading a book. Remarkably though, dippy Alice manages to decipher the clues in The Da Vinci Code, and concludes that she's the last living relative of Christ. However, Geraldine soon has more pressing matters on her mind - namely the number of fashionable 'townies' buying weekend cottages in the village. But her thoughts turn from revolt to romance when her head is turned by a particularly charming newcomer - played by Robin Hood hunk Richard Armitage - and it soon becomes clear he feels the same. Keeley Hawes guest stars, with Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd Pack, James Fleet, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock and John Bluthal

The Vicar of Dibley: Season 4 (2005)

• Season 4 Episode 2: Happy New Year

  As 2005 rolls around, irreverent reverend Geraldine is keen to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Live Aid but it seems she's in the minority, and she soon realises her flock are somewhat out of touch, with all but one believing Margaret Thatcher still runs the country. However, that's not the only landmark on the horizon - the chocaholic vicar is also approaching her 40th birthday, an event she is keen that no-one should mark in the slightest way. But of course, the villagers see things differently, and in typical fashion they try to pair off their man-hungry cleric at Suzie's Speed-Dating Extravaganza. Despite her initial horror, Geraldine actually grows quite keen on the idea. Dawn French stars, with Gary Waldhorn, Emma Chambers and James Fleet

• Season 4 Episode 1: Merry Christmas

  It's 10 years since roly-poly reverend Geraldine Granger became the first female vicar of Dibley and the villagers are keen to celebrate the anniversary, but with the likes of interminably boring Frank Pickle, sex-starved farmer Owen Newitt and indecisive stammerer Jim Trott doing the organising, it's a safe bet nothing will go to plan. Another chance to see the festive special, guest starring Rachel Hunter, with Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

The Vicar of Dibley: Season 3 (1999 - 2000)

• Season 3 Episode 4: Summer

  A summer water shortage presents a number of problems for the locals, especially Alice, whose lack of clean clothes forces her to wear a Wonder Woman outfit instead. The parched residents soon see events turned on their head as the water company offers to resolve the problem by flooding the village to create a reservoir

• Season 3 Episode 3: Spring

  Alice and Hugo's baby is christened. The godparents are chosen, the Bishop of Mulberry officiates, and David asks Geraldine to marry him. Her answer, surprisingly, is yes - until sense prevails. Comedy, guest starring Sean Bean, with Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet and Emma Chambers

• Season 3 Episode 2: Winter

  Alice suggests an unconventional Nativity play starring herself and Hugo as Mary and Joseph, and adds that extra touch of authenticity by going into labour mid-performance. She checks with Geraldine whether she has given birth to the Son of God - even though her baby is a little girl. Feature-length episode, starring Dawn French and Emma Chambers

• Season 3 Episode 1: Autumn

  Geraldine's hopes of romance are fuelled by a visit from David's dishy brother, while the newly-wed Hortons return from honeymoon with a souvenir they had not bargained for - Alice is pregnant. The only problem is, she doesn't know it yet. Clerical comedy, starring Dawn French and Emma Chambers

The Vicar of Dibley: Season 2 (1996 - 1998)

• Season 2 Episode 6: Love and Marriage

  Alice shocks Geraldine with a monumental pre-wedding revelation, while the irreverent vicar is pleasantly surprised by David's dashing brother : is the attraction mutual? Dawn French stars in the last of the series

• Season 2 Episode 5: Celebrity Vicar

  Geraldine rockets to stardom following an appearance on Terry Wogan's radio show, but finds her newly found fame something of a bugbear. Meanwhile, the Dibley Gala organisers prepare for a knockout performance. Comedy capers, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

• Season 2 Episode 4: Dibley Live

  Geraldine rashly agrees to host a Brain of Dibley competition on the village's radio station, leading to an astonishing on-air revelation. Owen offers a running commentary on his daily duties and Alice tries desperately to impress her future father-in-law

• Season 2 Episode 3: Engagement

  Romance is in the air at Dibley as Geraldine takes it upon herself to push Alice and Hugo's relationship past the initial, 11-year stage of gazing at each other and on to the first full-blown kiss : but an unexpected proposal takes the wind right out of her sails. Clerical comedy, starring Dawn French, Emma Chambers and James Fleet

• Season 2 Episode 2: The Christmas Lunch Incident

  Vicar Geraldine pays a heavy price for her kindness when she attends three Christmas lunches in order to avoid hurting anyone's feelings. She endures the company of Alice's less clever sister, a sprout-eating competition and Jim Trott's unfunny 'knock knock' joke. The 1996 festive episode of the clerical sitcom, starring Dawn French

• Season 2 Episode 1: Easter Special

  Geraldine attempts to make the supreme sacrifice by giving up chocolate for Lent. Mrs Cropley's also being good, vowing to steer clear of lard and fishpaste pancakes, and even Jim has a bash at self-denial. Meanwhile, will dizzy Alice learn the truth about the Dibley bunny? Comedy, starring Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn and Emma Chambers

The Vicar of Dibley: Season 1 (1994)

• Season 1 Episode 6: Animals

  Geraldine attempts to liven up the Sunday service by transforming the church into an ark and holding a special service for the animals of the village - but David is far from impressed by her efforts. Comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

• Season 1 Episode 5: Election

  Local election fever hits the village and Geraldine finds she is a more popular candidate with the voters than over-confident parish council chairman David. Richard Curtis's comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

• Season 1 Episode 4: The Window and the Weather

  A violent storm destroys St Barnabas's stained glass window, and Geraldine is put in charge of raising funds to replace it - but the others are unsure whether any of her outlandish ideas will actually work. Comedy, starring Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers and Liz Smith

• Season 1 Episode 3: Community Spirit

  Geraldine is keen to find a celebrity to open the autumn fair in style - and Alice inadvertently comes up with the ideal candidate by letting slip she's related to none other than Elton John. Comedy, starring Dawn French, Emma Chambers and Philip Whitchurch with a guest appearance from Kylie Minogue

• Season 1 Episode 2: Songs of Praise

  The Songs of Praise crew visits Dibley to record a programme in the village church. However, when Geraldine develops a crush on the producer her wayward emotions threaten to plunge the proceedings into disaster. Comedy, guest starring Peter Capaldi

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Arrival

  First episode of Richard Curtis's comedy, starring Dawn French as the new vicar of a sleepy English village. Her arrival causes consternation among the locals - particularly stuffy councillor David Horton, who vows to have her ejected at all costs. Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet and Emma Chambers co-star