Earlier this month, Royal Mail released a set of stamps commemorating the classic BBC sitcom, The Vicar of Dibley starring Dawn French. We have 10 Presentation Packs containing all 12 Vicar of Dibley stamps to win worth £20.10 each, courtesy of Royal Mail.
The Vicar of Dibley is among the most successful British programmes, receiving multiple British Comedy Awards, an International Emmy and was a multiple British Academy Television Awards nominee. In 2020, The Vicar of Dibley was voted Britain’s third-favourite sitcom of all time in a BBC poll.
Following the 1993 changes in the Church of England to permit the ordination of women, the series portrayed a female vicar who had been assigned to the church in the village. But how much truth is there in the comedy?
The Church of England has over 10,000 churches in rural areas and 40% of those who attend church go to rural churches. There are 273 parishes in the Diocese of Chester, about 100 of which can be described as rural … so we’d love to know what you think.
To go in our prize draw to win a set of stamps, just comment on our Facebook Page with your favourite moments from the television series, tell us your Dibleyesque anecdotes or simply share a photo from life in a rural parish. You can also email comms@chester.anglican.org.
CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENTS AND EMAILS FRIDAY 24 JANUARY