The Vicars Watch Dibley

Ross and Cate drag Ruthi through a massive geek-out, border on heresy, and compare being a disciple with being a Companion. This week, the vicars watched S8 E1 of Doctor Who, "Deep Breath" (2014). 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...

This week we talk about... Ross. We hear some of his story of his journey to being a vicar, his love of birds, Pokémon and fairy tales. Also Ruthi and Ross reminisce on some of our misspent (relative) youth at theological college and the bars of Durham. 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&#3...

This week we follow the Reverend Adam Smallbone on his journey through Holy Week as we watch a few episodes of Rev. We talk about the pattern of Holy Week, what happens for each of us and the struggles that clergy go through. In this episode Ross' audio is a bit odd, we've tried our best to edit as best we can. This week, the vicars watched Rev. (2010-2014). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley...

We are off t'Egypt to talk about this Dreamworks classic. This episode we discuss this animated retelling of Moses' story. We discuss: what we think is important in creating adaptations of Biblical stories, the good and the bad, and what Biblical stories we would like to see animated in the future. This week, the vicars watched The Prince of Egypt (1998). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - t...

In which the vicars choose their masked alter-egos, decode clues, unmask Revelation, and guess the Bible characters. This week, the vicars watched The Masked Singer UK, Season 5 (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 else! ---...

Finally we are talking about Fleabag! So come and listen to a few hot priests talk about THE Hot Priest. We talk about loneliness as clergy, setting boundaries, friendship and looking after yourself. This week, the vicars watched 'Fleabag' (2016). 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&...

For our 2 year anniversary we watch a pilot episode of The Vicar of Dibley but reimagined for an American audience in the form of The Minister of Divine. Listen to us chat about if it works, what we enjoyed and what we would change. This week, the vicars watched 'The Minister of Divine (2007). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taug...

In which the vicars take a winter break on the sunny Caribbean Island of St Marie, investigate a murder, and discover the real meaning of Epiphany. Featuring: an embarrassment in pink, Poirot the Priest, and ministry overseas. This week, the vicars watched S6 E8 of Death in Paradise - 'Murder in the Polls' (2017) In this episode we touch on the wider issues surrounding the Anglican Communi...

In which Cate offers a palate-cleanser after the Hallmark episode, Ruthi feels ganged-up on, and Ross brings us home with St Patrick. Featuring:discussions about: dating, fated romance, divine providence, and whether we can reconcile an interventionist God with suffering in the world. This week, the vicars watched 'When Harry Met Sally (1989). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests wh...

In which the vicars abandon their high-flying city jobs and move to a remote village and fall in love with a ruggedly handsome man from their past and discover the true meaning of Christmas as it snows over the nursery they've just managed to pull together to save with a special pageant. Also there's a dog. Featuring: Hallmark Movies bingo, a disgruntled Cate, how Hallmark is like liturgy, and gue...

In which we have a jolly good singalong to all the absolute bangers from this completely faithful and accurate adaption of the Charles Dickens classic. Featuring: Casting a muppet nativity This week, the vicars watched The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). 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 there is liturgical colour theory, Ross is our resident 'Ken', and Barbieland needs to build houses on the rock, not the beach. This week, the vicars watched The Barbie Movie (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 everyt...

In which Cate fails to summon the bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, we expose a fake Bible quote, speak honestly about grief, and get to know people through taking their funerals. Featuring: Mrs Cropley, 1 Corinthians 13, Death & Dying Week, and Wandavision CW: this episode's discussion deals with grief and death. This week, the vicars listened to the Broadway cast recording of Beetlejuice: The Mu...

In which we still hate Tristan, but love Geraldine's sermon and talk about what she's taught us about preaching. Featuring: the Harvest samba, Wombles, and dissertations. This week, the vicars watched S1E2 of the Vicar of Dibley (Songs of Praise). 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&...

Ross falls through the wardrobe into VWD, we reintroduce ourselves, reveal our surprising connections, and unveil our new format PD (Post Dibley). 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 @vicarswatchd...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this last episode of our first season, we talk about the experience of rewatching Dibley and what Geraldine has taught us. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdib...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we chat with the actual real life (actress who portrays) Geraldine Granger - DAWN FRENCH (we can't quite believe it either!) Join us as we desperately try to keep it cool as Dawn shares about Dibley, the causes she supports, and a bit about her own fai...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we review series 4: A Holy Wholly Happy Ending. We talk about Geraldine meeting the love of her life (after Jesus), the challenges of being a vicar's spouse, and what is next for TVWD podcast... ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we look at the two comic relief specials dealing with Women Bishops. We talk about what it means for us that woman can now be Bishops, who we'd prefer to be our Bishop and what it means for all women everywhere. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatc...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we look back over the episode Vicar in White from the Wholly Happy Ending specials, we talk about getting married as Vicars, and Geraldine's happy ending. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDib...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! Jenny was a very busy lady this week, so in this episode we hear more of Ruthi's story on how she became a vicar (and also play a game of would you rather!). This is the last in our little mini-series of interviews so that you can get to know each of us a little bette...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode our friend Ross joins us as we play Snog, Marry, Holy Ghost! (Gerry's finally met her soulmate, so we thought we'd celebrate with a bit of fun). ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contac...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we look back over the episode Handsome Stranger from the Wholly Happy Ending specials, we talk about our own dreams of encountering handsome strangers and dating as vicars! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebo...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we look back over the seasonal specials of the Vicar of Dibley (Series 3), thinking about the overarching narrative, favourite moments, and themes we spotted! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatc...

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we discuss the Coronation of King Charles III: our favourite bits or the service and what it all meant. We also talk a little about what we think a Dibley Coronation episode might look like. If you are a super nerd like us and want to have a more in-de...