The Vicar of Dibley Timeline ( Real )

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November 10, 1994

Premiere of The Vicar of Dibley

The Vicar of Dibley, a British sitcom created and written by Richard Curtis, premiered on BBC One.

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December 22, 1994

Series 1 Finale

The final episode of the first series of The Vicar of Dibley aired on BBC One.

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April 25, 1997

Series 2 Airing

The second series of The Vicar of Dibley was broadcast on BBC One.

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April 5, 1998

Series 3 Broadcast

The third series of The Vicar of Dibley aired on BBC One.

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October 27, 1999

Series 4 Broadcast

The fourth series of The Vicar of Dibley aired on BBC One.

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December 25, 1996

Christmas Specials Airing

Special Christmas episodes of The Vicar of Dibley were broadcast, becoming popular features of the show.

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2002

Release of Dibley DVDs

The Vicar of Dibley series and specials were released on DVD, making the show accessible to a wider audience.

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2004

10th Anniversary Special

Special episodes were produced and aired to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Vicar of Dibley.

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2008

Dibley Day Charity Event

Dawn French and other cast members participated in a charity event themed around The Vicar of Dibley.

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December 2020

Revival Christmas Specials

New Christmas specials of The Vicar of Dibley aired, reviving interest in the series.

The Vicar of Dibley Timeline ( Fictional )

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1994-01-01

Arrival of Geraldine Granger

Geraldine Granger becomes the vicar of the Dibley village, bringing change to the traditional community.

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1994-01-15

Dibley Parish Council Meeting

First council meeting featuring Geraldine, showcasing early interactions and setting the comedic tone of village politics.

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1995-03-10

David Horton Resigns as Chairman Temporarily

David Horton briefly steps down from his chairman role, leading to a power struggle within the council.

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1995-12-25

Death of the Original Church Bell

The original bell of Dibley church breaks, and the villagers come together to replace it.

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1999-06-20

David Horton and Geraldine's Engagement

David Horton proposes to Geraldine, marking a pivotal relationship development in the series.

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1999-08-15

Geraldine and David Horton Marriage

Geraldine Granger and David Horton get married in the local church, celebrated by the entire village.

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1994-02-01

Arrival of Alice Tinker as Verger

Alice Tinker joins the church as the verger, adding to the comedic elements of church life.

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1996-07-10

Dibley Village Fete

Annual village fete event with various comedic mishaps and community participation.

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2000-03-22

Geraldine Becomes Mother of Triplets

Geraldine gives birth to triplets, introducing new storylines around family and village dynamics.