The Vicar of Dibley returns. In the first episode of her sermons to the good people of the Parish, the vicar has to explain the difference between metres and miles when it comes to social distancing.

Later in Lockdown, Geraldine finds, as many of us did, that getting a much-needed haircut from a friend may not always result in complete gorgeousness especially if the scissors are held by someone rather more used to working with animals. The Vicar is also given an opportunity to share some time with some of the children of the local Primary school and their teacher.

The Vicars’ last sermon is shared with the much loved and admired Hugo Horton, son of David Horton, the least admired chairman of the Dibley Parish Council, played once again by James Fleet. Hugo is finding it difficult to listen to his father through lockdown tell the same anecdotes over and over again but then Hugo may perhaps be guilty of the same crime...

The 3 x 10 minute episodes will air weekly, with a 1 x 30 minute compilation episode of all three sermons airing later over Christmas.

The Vicar Of Dibley is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.

Dawn French says: “Back in the dog collar, back in Dibley and back on your telly at Xmas. I couldn’t be happier. Bless you.”       

Richard Curtis says:“ Like every village in the country, there’s been a lot happening in Dibley this year - and Dawn has got a lot to say about it.”