Main content
The Arrival
Episode 1 of 6
When Reverend Pottle, the 102-year-old vicar of St Barnabas' Dibley, dies suddenly, the villagers eagerly await his replacement. To their shock, it turns out to be a woman. However, all the villagers grow to love their new vicar - except David Horton.
Last on
Mon 23 Nov 2020
22:45
麻豆社 One Wales HD & Wales only
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Geraldine Granger | Dawn French |
| David Horton | Gary Waldhorn |
| Hugo Horton | James Fleet |
| Alice Tinker | Emma Chambers |
| Letitia Cropley | Liz Smith |
| Frank Pickle | John Bluthal |
| Jim Trott | Trevor Peacock |
| Owen Newitt | Roger Lloyd Pack |
| Vicar Pottle | Preston Lockwood |
| Director | Dewi Humphreys |
| Writer | Richard Curtis |
| Producer | Jon Plowman |
Broadcasts
- Thu 10 Nov 1994 20:30麻豆社 One London
- Wed 9 Aug 2006 21:30麻豆社 One Wales
- Sat 20 Oct 2007 21:40
- Fri 30 May 2008 21:30麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Sat 31 May 2008 00:00麻豆社 One Northern Ireland
- Sat 31 May 2008 21:35麻豆社 One Scotland
- Sat 21 Feb 2009 21:35
- Fri 8 Mar 2013 20:30
- Fri 15 May 2015 20:30
- Mon 23 Nov 2020 20:30麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland, North East & Cumbria, Scotland & Wales
- Mon 23 Nov 2020 22:45麻豆社 One Wales HD & Wales only
Featured in...
![]()
麻豆社 100: Remember the 1st Time
The unforgettable shows we grew up watching. Rediscover the nation's favourites.
![]()
Leading Women
Celebrating extraordinary talent and trailblazers.
![]()
Classic Comedy
Timeless moments and much-loved characters that have kept us laughing across the decades.
![]()
The 1990s
Tonight we're going to party like it's 1990-1999
![]()
Feel Good Comedies
Good times and big laughs with 麻豆社 iPlayer.
![]()
Throwback Thursday
Sit back and enjoy these absolutely fabulous classics.
![]()
Comedy Picks
A collection of brilliant shows from comedy's biggest stars and great up-coming talent.
