The Vicars Watch Dibley

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 - 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 - 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 Series 2 Episode 8 of Call the Midwife, ' (BBC 2013) ------- 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 Crisis England and Wales 0808 500 2222 Safeline 01926 402 498 Survivors Trust 0808 801 0818 Samaritans 116 123 thirtyone:eight (independent helpline for church safeguarding concerns) 0303 003 1111 Church of England Diocesan Safeguarding Teams https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/diocesan-safeguarding-contacts ------- 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 - 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 - 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 Communion and colonialism/post-colonialism, but recognise that we are not equipped to have a truly informed discussion. The following reading has been suggested: 'Ancestral Feeling: Postcolonial Thoughts on Western Christian Heritage' by Renie Chow Chow (SCM Press 2021, ISBN 9780334060901) 'The Anglican Tradition from a Postcolonial Perspective' by Kwok Pui-Lan (Seabury Books 2023, ISBN 9781640656307) https://www.patheos.com/library/anglican/historical-development/exploration-conquest-empire ‘Much Beloved Daughter: The Chinese Christian who became the first woman Anglican Priest' by Florence Li Tim Oi with Ted Harrison (DLT 1985, ISBN 0232516324) 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 guess-the-plot from the movie title. This week, the vicars watched a selection of Hallmark Christmas Movies. *This episode was delayed due to corrupted audio - big props to Ruthi for re-dubbing all her contributions! 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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (X @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 Musical (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 Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (X @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (X @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (X @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 faith. *This episode is marked explicit due to the use of some (moderately) strong language.* ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

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 @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 better! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. Guest host: Ross Meikle (Twitter @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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-depth look at what the significance of different elements of the coronation service then have a look here: https://www.churchofengland.org/coronation/liturgy ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

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 us a little better! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated

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 vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated