The BBC have announced that Dawn French is on board to play the Vicar of Dibley, Geraldine Granger, for the iconic comedy’s return at Christmas
Dawn French is returning to The Vicar of Dibley.
The veteran actress and comedian, 63, will be reprising her role as Geraldine Granger, the often flustered titular Vicar.
The BBC confirmed that the star would be returning for the iconic show’s Christmas special, titled The Vicar of Dibley In Lockdown.
An excited Dawn said: “Back in the dog collar, back in Dibley and back on your telly at Christmas. I couldn’t be happier. Bless you.”
And show pen, Richard Curtis, enthused: “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.”
The Vicar of Dibley originally aired in 1994, and came to an end in 2007.
And earlier this year, it was briefly brought back to fan acclaim as part of the BBC’s Big Night In.
