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The Vicar Of Dibley - The Best Of The Vicar Of Dibley [1994]


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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


Wasnt what i thought it would be
Review date: 2006-07-23 Rating: 2 out of 10

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 dibley.
most disappointed

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No what I expected....
Review date: 2004-03-13 Rating: 4 out of 10

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.

The disappointing Best of the Vicar of Dibley
Review date: 2004-02-21 Rating: 2 out of 10

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 of episodes featuring the people or features discussed. This is not what you expect from 'The Best of', and I was very disappointed. I'd rather make up my own mind. The composition of this DVD should have been shown better on its description. I will not watch it again.

Very disappointing!!!
Review date: 2003-01-09 Rating: 2 out of 10

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!What you get is a dialogue with Dawn & the producer interspersed with a few clips.This DVD would be ok as a bonus DVD along side another but is definately not worth parting with your money as a stand alone!

Mildly Entertaining
Review date: 2002-12-02 Rating: 6 out of 10

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...

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Trevor Peacock
John Bluthal
Gary Waldhorn
James Fleet
Dawn French

Creators:
Dawn French (Primary Contributor)
John Bluthal (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: Vision Video Ltd.
Manufacturer: Vision Video Ltd.
EAN: 3259190278813
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2002-11-25
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 119 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1994-11-10
Language: English (Original Language)

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