The Vicars Watch Dibley

In which Cate and Ruthi discuss the first episode of BBC's Rev. a series that follows the ministry of Rev Adam Smallbone. They discuss things like receiving gifts, tricky archdeacons and what it means to be a school govuner. This week, the vicars watched 'Rev' S1 E1 (2010)------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about...

In which Cate and Ruthi discuss Marvel's latest series Wonder man. They touch on topics such as identity, anxiety and which is the best? This week, the vicars watched 'Wonder Man' S1 E4 (2026)------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching...

In which Cate and Ruthi discuss their triumphant return to the digital airwaves. Explain what's been keeping them away and what media they have been enjoying during that time, as well as hinting at what is to come. ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we&#...

In which Ross and Ruthi discuss political thriller Conclave. Welcoming the news of a newly elected Pope with a film set in the Vatican during the voting of a new leader of the Catholic church. They discuss the film and it's characters, the ways a new pope is elected and ecclesiastical ambition. This week, the vicars watched 'Conclave' (2024) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - thr...

In which Ross, Ruthi and Cate discuss their 'go to' Easter Movies, which may or may not require some explanation as to how they fit the 'Easter move' brief. ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicars...

In which Ruthi and Cate discuss the reality TV show Tempting Fortune and discuss what it means to be tempted, Lenten disciplines the higher moral expectations placed on the clergy. This week, the vicars watched 'Tempting Fortune' Series 2 (2025) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've wat...

In which Ruthi and Cate discuss Bridget Jones and... being 30-something young women in the workforce, sexism, and Pride and Prejudice (and manage to avoid arguing about Mr Collins!) This week, the vicars watched 'Bridget Jones' Diary' (2001) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the churc...

In which we discuss wedding blunders, the 'purpose' for marriage according to a 90s rom-com, and how Matthew and Gareth are the real stars of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. This week, the vicars watched Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the chur...

In which we discuss The Traitors TV game show and whether or not it's ok for Priests to lie. We also talk about Judas Iscariot, theology's greatest traitor and play our own game to suss out which of us has what it takes to betray us all! This week, the vicars watched The Traitors, Series 3, BBC 2024 ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it'...

In which we discuss The Goes Wrong Show's take on the Nativity and whether or not Nativity Plays are a useful tool for teaching us about Jesus' actual Birth. We also share our own "goes wrong stories" and useful Christmas resources and versions of the Nativity Story we have found useful. This week, the vicars watched The Goes Wrong Show S2 E1: The Nativity (2020) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Di...

In which we discuss what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie and if 80's action thriller Die Hard fits the bill. We also talk about representing the different characters of the nativity story and Alan Rickman. This week, the vicars watched Die Hard (1988) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the c...

In which the Jedi Master Ruthi and Jedi Knight Cate guide Padawan Ross in the ways of the Force, discuss rumours of Hope in Advent, and wonder if being part of the 'Established Church' makes us agents of the Empire. This week, the vicars watched Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us abo...

In which Ruthi is joined by two guests, Ben and Rev Debbie to talk about the Netflix Comedy series Nobody Want's This, a show about the dating life of a Rabbi and someone without faith. Ben is one of the hosts of Sheffield Diocese' "Podcast Words of Grace" which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mZNG6lawqz4Vvup1ng2Um?si=9dbcce4c21e24319 ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley -...

In which we discuss Vampire slayers, bad SFX, the call, what it would be like being 'the Vicar of Sunnydale', and getting way extra curricular about church as teenagers. This week, the vicars watched S1 E1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 'Welcome to the Hellmouth' (1997) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith an...

In which we encounter the spooky side and talk about what happens when we get "sucked off" we also talk about what we want in our memorial services. This week, the vicars watched Ghosts (2019-2023) . ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything...

In which Ross and Cate talk Father Brown, 'cosy mysteries', and pitch their own new TV cosy vicar detective: "Vic". This week, the vicars watched S11 E2 of Father Brown, 'The Forensic Nun' (2024). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything el...

In which Ross has the lurgy, Hot Fuzz is a brilliant movie, and we deliberate the greater good vs common good vs God's good. This one gets a bit deep, so make sure you have a comfort break and/or cornetto at the ready. (Also, our editor has lots of fun.) This week, the vicars watched Hot Fuzz (2007). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and wha...

In which we return from our hollibobs and share what we've been watching on our time off. This week, the vicars watched: Criminal Minds, Waking the Dead, The Gallows Pole, Deadpool and Wolverine, Despicable Me 4, and Spiritfarer. ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched...

In which we present our tattiest tat, God might be a Taskmaster, the Holy Spirit might be like little Alex Horne, and we compete in our own tasks. (Featuring Revd Natalie Gibbons as our very own Taskmaster) This week, the vicars watched the UK Taskmaster (2015-present). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, fa...

In which we celebrate 30 years of the ordination of women in the Church of England (and 50 years in the Episcopalian Church of the USA)! Ruthi and Cate talk with Revd Margaret Rose about these landmarks, and the new film 'The Philadelphia Eleven'. This week, the vicars watched the trailer for The Philadelphia Eleven (https://www.philadelphiaelevenfilm.com/trailer.html) ------- We are the Vicars Wa...

In which Cate gets right into character, Sister Bernadette/Shelagh leads us to reflect on painful callings, Chummy's travailing and the ladies grief leads to Holy Quiet, and we reveal both our biscuit and monk/nun alter egos. CW: this episode discusses the difficult labour and risked death of Chummy (a character from Call the Midwife) and her child (41:10-42:54). This week, the vicars watched...

In which we are unable to resist the beauty of our vestments, slide into depravity (shamelessly namedropping the Archbishops we've met), and discuss vocations in the Church of England. This week, the vicars watched episode 3 of The Blackadder, 'The Archbishop' (1983). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us abou...

In which we talk about all things Pokémon: what type we would be, the ethics of battling Pokémon, discipleship, training and whose example do we follow. This week, the vicars watched Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998 & 2019) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dib...

In which we celebrate smutty romance fiction, living the regency fantasy, and being shameless about our sensuality. This week, the vicars watched S1 E3 of Bridgerton, "The Art of the Swoon" (2020). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're...

Ross fights an avian invasion, June Brown is a Queen, and we decide that Eastenders should be used in Church Safeguarding Training. This week, the vicars watched the Eastenders episode released on 17/04/2024. !! CW: This episode discusses the sexual assault of the character Yolande by a church Pastor, as well as safeguarding and abuse in the church. Discussion begins 32:40 !! Need help? Rape Crisi...