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If you're expecting a selection of your favourite episodes from The Vicar of Dibley, then you'll be in for a bit of a surprise. For what we have here instead is Dawn French in conversation with John Plowman, the show's producer. Together, they introduce and analyse the characters and relive key moments from the series, neatly categorised under such headings as "Chocolate", "The Nearly Wedding" and "Celebrity Appearances" (don't forget they enticed both Kylie and Darcey Bussell onto the show, as well as a host of other celebs). So, it's very much a selection for diehard fans who want to be reminded of the highlights (and there are plenty), ranging from Alice's Teletubby bridesmaids to the arrival of Geraldine's mega-freezer, packed to bursting with Haagen-Dazs.
To watch this 90-minute film is to be reminded of just how brilliant--and topical--the concept was. The writing is as fresh as ever, as are the priceless group of characters who bring the scripts to life. From the very opening moments, when Geraldine turns up and jokes that they were expecting a man "beard, bible, bad breath; instead you got a babe with a bob cut and a magnificent bosom", you know you're in the presence of an enduring comic creation.
On the DVD: The Best of the Vicar of Dibley offers pretty minimal extras--an entertaining feature on real-life women vicars, laconically but pertinently narrated by Jo Brand. --Harriet Smith
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Real Vicars of Dibley
Feature length 90 mins approx
Subtitles: none
Soundtrack languages: none
Picture format- Widescreen Anamorphic
Region code 2
Real Vicars of Dibley
Feature length 90 mins approx
Subtitles: none
Soundtrack languages: none
Picture format- Widescreen Anamorphic
Region code 2
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It seems I am not the only one who bought this DVD thinking it was a selection of brilliant episodes. I love the Vicar of Dibley and it is indeed clips of the best bits, which are fun to watch, but leave you with the wish to watch the actual episodes. I recommend the buyer purchases the 1st series of the vicar of dibley as I bought it and I love it. So I was dissapointed with this DVD, hense 2 stars. For a die hard Dibley fanatic I'm sure this DVD is a good buy.
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I found it very difficult to find out exactly what was on this DVD. It transpires that it is based around an interview with Dawn French, with short clips inserted regarding the various characters. Some of these clips are from the first series and some from the second. I just wish I had not spent money on a DVD I am unlikely to watch often, and will supercede when series 2 comes to market.
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The DVD is a conversation with Dawn French (Geralding Granger) and the producer. They go through a some of the context in which the series was written, the location it was set in, the characters, gueststars and some favorite scenes. The conversation is interlaced with scenes from the series that illustrate their points.
There is also a clip called "The Real Vicars of Dibley" which talks about the changes within the Church of England regarding the ordination of women, profiles some unconventional priests and outlines how vicars have been presented on TV.
It was mildly interesting and does help complete one's collection but this DVD isn't a "must see". I'll be more pleased when the 2nd and 3rd seasons are available on DVD or if the Beeb decides to make more episodes...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quite interesting... but definitely not a 'must have'
As you will probably already know from other reviews, this is NOT a selection of the best episodes... the title of this release is very misleading. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. L. Gaughan
Watchi it over and over
I have the entire collection and when i feel like a laugh i chose between this and Only Fools - great British humour - nothing like it.
Published 15 months ago by Veronica Walsh
The Vicar
Dawn French what can you say one of the funniest comdians of our time who lends herself so wonderfully to this comedy,well written and very funny for sure. Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. I. Smith
Utterly brilliant!
Fantastic series, one of the best comedies since Only Fools and Horses. The acting talents of Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd-Pack, in fact the whole cast, are timeless. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by Ms. M. Y. Harkins
Wasnt what i thought it would be
I brought this expecting it to be a really good vicer of dibley film. But it turned out just to be Dawn French talking and just some flashs of the actual films of vicar of... Read more
Published on 23 July 2006 by T. Stanton
The disappointing Best of the Vicar of Dibley
I had bought this DVD in the expectation of seeing a selection of the best episodes. Instead we saw Dawn French talking with the producer about the characters, with short flashes... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2004
fairly good
On buying this initially i though this would be a few of the best episodes but in fact i found out the whole thing was just clips. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2003 by J Cattermole
Very disappointing!!!
If there was a no stars then this would be it!Bought this as a gift for Xmas,thinking that it would be a compilation of the best episodes from the series!Alas NO! Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2003 by Mr. Hugh M. Fowler
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