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BBC confirms The Vicar of Dibley will return for a 2020 Christmas special
FINALLY, some good news.
The Vicar of Dibley is BACK!
It’s been three weeks since Dawn French first teased us with the idea that we might be seeing the return of The Vicar of Dibley on our screens, but now it has officially been confirmed.
The BBC has announced a brand new Christmas special, and it is perfectly in theme with this year: ‘The Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown’.
Dawn French will be reprising her role as much-loved character Geraldine Grainger, with a special Christmas episode on BBC One this year.
The BBC said: “During lockdown, post lockdown and pre-another-lockdown, Geraldine has been writing and delivering monthly sermons to her parishioners via Zoom…when she can make it work.
“Geraldine will be helped by Hugo Horton (James Fleet) as well some of the local primary school children as the Vicar discusses all the important topics, including how it’s never a good idea to let Owen Newitt cut your hair, or make home-made wine.
“The very dearly departed Alice Tinker is also still an important presence in the village, with some residents still looking for lost buttons and the arrival of decimalisation.”
Dawn French added: “Back in the dog collar, back in Dibley and back on your telly at Xmas. I couldn’t be happier. Bless you.”
While the show’s writer, Richard Curtis, said: “Like every village in the country, there’s been a lot happening in Dibley this year – and Dawn has got a lot to say about it.”
There will be three 10 minute episodes aired weekly, with the total 30 minute special being aired over Christmas, although the exact dates are yet to be confirmed.