In which Ross and Ruthi discuss political thriller Conclave. Welcoming the news of a newly elected Pope with a film set in the Vatican during the voting of a new leader of the Catholic church. They discuss the film and it's characters, the ways a new pope is elected and ecclesiastical ambition.

This week, the vicars watched 'Conclave' (2024)

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which Ross, Ruthi and Cate discuss their 'go to' Easter Movies, which may or may not require some explanation as to how they fit the 'Easter move' brief.

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which Ruthi and Cate discuss the reality TV show Tempting Fortune and discuss what it means to be tempted, Lenten disciplines the higher moral expectations placed on the clergy.

This week, the vicars watched 'Tempting Fortune' Series 2 (2025)

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which Ruthi and Cate discuss Bridget Jones and... being 30-something young women in the workforce, sexism, and Pride and Prejudice (and manage to avoid arguing about Mr Collins!)

This week, the vicars watched 'Bridget Jones' Diary' (2001)

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which we discuss wedding blunders, the 'purpose' for marriage according to a 90s rom-com, and how Matthew and Gareth are the real stars of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'.

This week, the vicars watched Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994),

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which we discuss The Traitors TV game show and whether or not it's ok for Priests to lie. We also talk about Judas Iscariot, theology's greatest traitor and play our own game to suss out which of us has what it takes to betray us all!

This week, the vicars watched The Traitors, Series 3, BBC 2024

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com -------Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons)Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which we discuss The Goes Wrong Show's take on the Nativity and whether or not Nativity Plays are a useful tool for teaching us about Jesus' actual Birth. We also share our own "goes wrong stories" and useful Christmas resources and versions of the Nativity Story we have found useful.

This week, the vicars watched The Goes Wrong Show S2 E1:The Nativity (2020)

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.

In which we discuss what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie and if 80's action thriller Die Hard fits the bill. We also talk about representing the different characters of the nativity story and Alan Rickman.

This week, the vicars watched Die Hard (1988)

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We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and now we're watching everything else! ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter / X @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Ross Meikle (X @meikle_treacle, Instagram @storytellerross) Revd Cate Thomson (Instagram @revdcate) Producer + music and editing by Revd Natalie Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.