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The Vicar of Dibley 2020

(20 Posts)
NanKate Wed 09-Dec-20 08:50:53

Just watched episode 1 and what a disappointment. I didn’t laugh once and cringed a couple of times. I hope the next one improves.

Kate1949 Wed 09-Dec-20 11:44:20

I never thought the Vicar of Dibley was remotely funny. My DH loved it.

Dorsetcupcake61 Wed 09-Dec-20 11:54:35

It could be very funny sometimes. I loved Liz Smith and her culinary creations! I had recorded it. I did read some dreadful reviews about it. Whether I was unduly influenced by this I dont know(but unlikely). I watched five minutes but it was awful so didnt bother with other 5!

Sparklefizz Wed 09-Dec-20 11:56:39

I have never found Dawn French funny.

ginny Wed 09-Dec-20 11:59:46

I’ve always loved the programme and most others that Dawn French has been in. Watched the first 10 minute ‘sermon’ and was very disappointed.

Namsnanny Wed 09-Dec-20 13:29:04

I specifically looked out for it, but was very disappointed.
Afterwards I read so pretty poor reviews from people who reflected my thoughts.
Shame.

Namsnanny Wed 09-Dec-20 13:29:25

So = some!

DanniRae Wed 09-Dec-20 14:43:16

My husband enjoyed it.........I was disappointed.
We both loved the original programmes and are watching them again on iplayer smile

Chameleon007 Sun 27-Dec-20 09:07:30

The original series is on Netflix.

dogsmother Sun 27-Dec-20 09:15:42

Haha..I put it on looking forward to it. Quickly turned it off as felt it was me being patronized and preached to. Completely unfunny.

Missfoodlove Sun 27-Dec-20 09:40:55

BBC woke nonsense.

Rufus2 Sun 27-Dec-20 10:16:30

That reminds me!

What did the Tibetan monk say when he saw the face of Jesus in a tub of margarine?

I can't believe it's not Buddha

BigBertha1 Sun 27-Dec-20 11:24:54

I agree Missfoodlove it felt like a lecture- I think Dawn is getting a bit too preachy for an actress or for anyone really - no not a fan anymore.

Jane10 Sun 27-Dec-20 12:19:52

I never found her funny at all but I did like the various villagers and I loved Alice.

bluekarma Sun 27-Dec-20 12:36:50

I’m was so disappointed. I love Dawn French I think she’s a great writer but I watched the bits she’d written over lockdown last night what a great disappointment !!!! It wasn’t funny at all. I also think she needs to stay away from politics as well. So disappointed

Kalu Sun 27-Dec-20 12:42:13

Wasn’t on my watch list. I don’t find her funny at all.

Chardy Sun 27-Dec-20 12:52:23

I thought Richard Curtis wrote Vicar of Dibley with Paul Mayhew-Archer.

EllanVannin Sun 27-Dec-20 13:04:07

I've had a better laugh watching Victoria Woods's various concerts. Still difficult to realise that she's no longer here sad

Hildagard Sun 27-Dec-20 13:07:26

Taking the knee, she is now definitely off my watch list! All lives matter. Where is the BBC going.

grannybuy Sun 27-Dec-20 13:23:57

I only saw the one with Alice's husband ( can't reremember his name ) and it was rubbish!