Dawn French dons her cassock and collar once more for two very special episodes of The Vicar of Dibley, one of the BBC's most popular comedies. It boasts the brilliant comic writing of Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridge... more »t Jones's Diary) and a gifted ensemble cast including Emma Chambers (Notting Hill) and Richard Armitage (BBC's Robin Hood). The Handsome Stranger - Gerry is fed up with all the "townies" buying weekend cottages in Dibley -- that is, until she meets one particularly charming newcomer. Could he be the one? Or is it Gerry's destiny to end up heartbroken in another 6-foot deep puddle? The Vicar in White - After presiding over the marriages of hundreds of other people, it appears Gerry's big day has finally arrived. Appearances can be deceptive, however, especially when the eccentric residents of Dibley are doing the planning!DVD Features:
Actors:Dawn French, Richard Armitage Genres:Comedy, Television Sub-Genres:Comedy, Comedy Studio:BBC Video Format:DVD - Color,Widescreen - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 10/09/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 1hr 50min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Debra S. from MIDDLEPORT, OH Reviewed on 9/11/2009...
I first rented this because I LOVE Richard Armitage (ever since I saw him in BBC's North and South. So I rented this episode to see him and I fell in love with the characters in this TV show. I began renting the entire series, and it really makes me laugh out loud! It centers around the arrival of the new Vicar to a small-town English community. Of course, expecting a stodgy old fellow, they are taken aback by the appearance of a lady vicar. The Holy Wholly Happy Ending episode, and the wedding episode are still my favorites though, and not just because I get to see Richard Armitage smile, for a change. Dawn French is an amazing talent, and her co-stars, especially Emma Chambers as Alice, are hilarious.
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Movie Reviews
Zaniness with Dawn French and romance with Richard Armitage
R. Kahn | Montgomery Village, Maryland United States | 07/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The finale of The Vicar of Dibley was a two-part special for Christmas 2006 and New Year Day 2007. The writers decided that the best way to send this great series out in style was to marry off Geraldine to the man of her dreams. Part 1 is their meeting and courtship (with some hilarious complications), and part 2 is the wedding. The dreamboat groom is Richard Armitage, currently glowering attractively as Sir Guy of Gisbourne in BBC's Robin Hood. As the fiance, Harry, he is charming, funny, and totally convincing in a romantic role that has to have a light touch. Did I mention that he is heart-stoppingly handsome? I just showed the two-part special to a group of my friends who had no prior knowledge of the series and they were laughing to the point of tears."
Dawn French + Richard Armitage = Fabulous!
M. H. Moneymaker | Knoxville, TN USA | 07/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a two episodes of The Vicar of Dibley and the Comic Relief sketch for 2007 on Red Nose Day. Richard Armitage of the BBC's North and South plays the "Handsome Stranger" who romances the Vicar. The second episode is "Vicar in White" and is mostly about the planning for the wedding and the wedding itself. Both episodes along with the Comic Relief sketch are very funny! It is a must have for all Vicar of Dibley fans! And a must have for Richard Armitage fans, too! Fabulous!"
Not as good as the originals
S. Hanberg | Grants Pass, Or | 12/22/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"We love the Vicar and the loony town of Dibley. There will always be a soft spot in our heart for them, but, as with many season finales, this one lacks some of the charm and wit of the original series. Nevertheless, we still think it is an improvement over the tenth anniversary special. Though we are sad to see the characters go, it is probably time to for the town of Dibley to move on and for the story to come to an end. In that way, these final episodes provide some nice closure for fans. Still glad we own it and makes for a nice rounding out of the story."
Hilarious
Kathryn M. Kuchenbrod | New York, NY United States | 08/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have watched "The Vicar of Dibley" off and on for many years, mostly off, as I'm not a big fan of sitcoms, and I find a little of Dawn French goes a long way. However, when I heard that Richard Armitage was going to be the Prince Charming who sweeps Geraldine off her feet, I knew I would have to see this one. It is a riot, and Armitage hits just the right notes so that you almost believe such a thing could happen. And it looks like they're all having such a great time seeing this series off. Definitely worth buying."
...time to take some 'french' lessons...
rocky-o | 11/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Dawn French is one of the greatest (and most beautiful) comedians to ever grace the tv screen, and it's always a wonderful welcome to see more of "The Vicar Of Dibley" as well...
This british import features, undoubtably, one of the funniest (and most underrated)ensembles in television history, and they're all back (except, of course, the character of Letisha Cropley, who passed away in the first season...)
And, as the title and cover suggests, this time around it's Geraldine's turn to find love, so there's no spoiler there, but...is it true love?...will it last?...will things end the way they began?...these are the questions we ponder, as we laugh our bloody heads off..."