Episodios

  • 80: The Vicars Watch... Rev. (What it feels like to be rudely awoken into urban ministry with a stolen birdhouse)
    Mar 13 2026





    In which Cate and Ruthi discuss the first episode of BBC's Rev. a series that follows the ministry of Rev Adam Smallbone. They discuss things like receiving gifts, tricky archdeacons and what it means to be a school govuner.


    This week, the vicars watched 'Rev' S1 E1 (2010)-------


    We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - 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 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.




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    56 m
  • 79: The Vicars Watch... Wonder Man (What is the best super power to have, aside from transubstantiation of course...)
    Feb 27 2026




    In which Cate and Ruthi discuss Marvel's latest series Wonder man. They touch on topics such as identity, anxiety and which is the best?

    This week, the vicars watched 'Wonder Man' S1 E4 (2026)-------

    We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - 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 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.



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    52 m
  • 78: The Vicars Watch... a lot of tv over their summer break
    Feb 13 2026



    In which Cate and Ruthi discuss their triumphant return to the digital airwaves. Explain what's been keeping them away and what media they have been enjoying during that time, as well as hinting at what is to come.

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    We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - 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 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.


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    39 m
  • 77: The Vicars Watch... Conclave (Pope Idol)
    May 9 2025


    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.

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    54 m
  • 77: The Vicars Watch... Their Favourite Easter Movies (Hear me out.....)
    Apr 18 2025

    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.


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    58 m
  • 76: The Vicars Watch... Tempting Fortune (You can take it or leave it, TEMPTATION)
    Mar 28 2025

    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.

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    33 m
  • 75: The Vicars Watch... Bridget Jones' Diary (tarts AND vicars)
    Mar 7 2025

    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.

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    52 m
  • 74: The Vicars Watch... Four Weddings and a Funeral (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Goat)
    Feb 21 2025

    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.




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