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The Vicars Watch Dibley

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Three real priests talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley - now we're watching everything else. Have something you want us to watch/discuss? Let us know!----Any views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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Mar 13, 2026

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Episodes

32: Piece of Cate 28.04.2023

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! Ruthi has a poorly child to look after and has the week off, so in this episode we hear more of Cate's story on how she became a vicar (with a few tangents along the way). This is the second in our little mini-series of interviews so that you can get to know each of u...

31: Summer - I've been to the year 2000, not much has changed but Dibley was underwater 14.04.2023

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 last of the Vicar of Dibley's 'Seasonal Specials' (S3 E4 'Summer') and we talk about the Millenium, protest, the importance of community, and a bit about the future of the podcast after Dibley. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdi...

30: Monty Python's Life of Brian - I'm VWD and so's my wife 31.03.2023

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 somewhat controversial film 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' - so grab a fake beard and listen to us talk about not the Messiah but a very naughty boy! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @Vica...

29: Spring - David Horton comes a-courtin' 17.03.2023

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 third of the Vicar of Dibley's 'Seasonal Specials' (S3 E3 'Spring') and we talk about spring, baptisms, and poo! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at...

28: Autumn - lust actually 03.03.2023

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 first of the Vicar of Dibley's 'Seasonal Specials' (S3 E1 'Autumn') and we talk about sex, relationships and expectations for clergy.   CW: non-consensual sexual experiences/sexual assault briefly discussed 0:21:30-0:22:00 ------- Follow...

27: Happy New Year - Make Poverty History/core memories unlocked 17.02.2023

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 Vicar of Dibley  2005  New Year Special ('Happy New Year') and we talk about: our love of Miranda, speed dating, and Make Poverty History. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibl...

26: Happy Birthday to us! - 1 year older, 1 year wiser? 03.02.2023

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! We have been podcasting for an entire year! Join us as we celebrate our 1st birthday by looking back at Geraldine's arrival in Dibley (have we changed our minds?), plus we answer your questions. Skip ahead to 24:48 if you just want to hear these. ------- Follow us: In...

25: Jenny for your thoughts? 20.01.2023

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! Cate is poorly and so she is having a week off. So in this episode we hear more of Jenny's story on how she became a vicar. We plan to have a mini series of these so you can hear a bit more about each of us. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @V...

24: Merry Christmas - Midnight Smashed 06.01.2023

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 Vicar of Dibley  2004  Christmas Special ('Merry Christmas') and we talk about favourite Christmas Carols, Christmas services, and what makes a 'successful' ministry. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch...

23: Winter - the nativity goes wrong(?) 23.12.2022

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 S3 E2 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Winter') and we talk about nativities and  the joys and challenges of the Christmas season. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by ema...

22: The Christmas Lunch Incident - Sprouts Actually 09.12.2022

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 S1 E8 of the Vicar of Dibley ('The Christmas Lunch Incident') and we tell some stories about what it's like being a vicar at Christmas! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Cont...

21: Ballykissdibley - Snog For God (and Comic Relief) 25.11.2022

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 talk about our first impressions of Ballykissangel and we discuss the 1997 Comic Relief Special: 'Ballykissdibley'. We talk a bit about hosting visitors in the vicarage, kissing booths, and wonder what the 'hot priest' trope is all about. ------- Fo...

20: Poppy Day - lest we forget 11.11.2022

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 reflect on Remembrance Day (11th November). We talk about our own experiences of Remembrance Day/Armistice, Ruthi talks to her Dad (Revd. David Banbury) who was a chaplain in the army, and we pitch a Dibley Remembrance Day episode.  ------- Follow u...

19: Series 2 in Review - dodge the pastoral burps 28.10.2022

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 series 2 and discuss some of the themes that drew our attention.  -------  Follow us:  Instagram @vicarswatchdibley  Twitter @VicarsWatch  Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley  Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com  -------  Host...

18: Love and Marriage (Part 2) - ding dong the [drinks] are gonna chime 14.10.2022

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! This episode is the second of two in which we discuss S2 E4 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Love and Marriage') and have a grand old time celebrating Alice and Hugo's marriage with laughter, love, and geeky geeky church facts. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley...

17: Love and Marriage (part 1) - a toast to Alice and Hugo 30.09.2022

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!  This episode is the first of two in which we discuss S2 E4 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Love and Marriage') and a little bit about marriage preparation, the vicar's side of weddings, and we have a bit of a celebration for Alice and Hugo! -------  Follow us: Instagram @vi...

16: Real life Celebrity Vicar - blame it on the juice ft. Kate Bottley 16.09.2022

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 are excited to welcome The Revd Canon Kate Bottley (yes, the one who did a Vicar of Dibley sketch with Dawn French for Comic Relief!): we discuss what we love about the Vicar of Dibley, being a real life 'Celebrity Vicar', and generally have a bit...

15: Celebrity Vicar - Geraldine's faux pas de deux 02.09.2022

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 S2 E3 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Celebrity Vicar') and a little bit about Geraldine's dalliance with fame! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdible...

14: Tea with Mr Collins - taking many turns about the room 19.08.2022

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it - and other depictions of clergy in media - match real life! In this episode we discuss The Reverend William Collins of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice': Ruthi & Cate have a bit of a disagreement, plus we chat a little about imposter syndrome & patrons! ------- Follow us: Instagram @...

13: Summer days, drifting away 05.08.2022

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 were recording during a heatwave, so we talk about what life looks like for clergy people in the Summer. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail....

12: Dibley Live - I love Curly Wurlys because... 22.07.2022

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 S2 E2 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Dibley Live') and a little bit about in-laws, clergy life, and Frank's coming out. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarsw...

11: Engagement - anything for a chocolate HobNob 08.07.2022

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 S2 E1 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Engagements') and a little bit about gossip, romance, singleness, and boundaries. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswa...

10: Series 1 Review - fuelled by coffee and the Holy Spirit 10.06.2022

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 series 1 and discuss some of the themes that drew our attention. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd R...

Episode 9: Animals - paws for thought 27.05.2022

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 S1 E6 of the Vicar of Dibley ('Animals') and a little bit about vicarage pets, scones, and surviving the difficult times in ministry.  ***CW: Due to the content of the original episode, this podcast episode briefly mentions death of chi...

8: A Song for Europe - go on go on go on go on and join us for Eurovision! 13.05.2022

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 a bit about S2 E5 of Father Ted ('A Song for Europe') as we prepare for the great celebration of Eurovision. ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley Twitter @VicarsWatch Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchd...

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