How Each Vicar of Dibley Cast Member Died

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Who is your favorite character in The Vicar of Dibley, and did you know that at 65, Dawn French is the last surviving primary cast member of the series?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Trevor Peacock
01:32 - Emma Chambers
02:19 - Roger Lloyd-Pack
03:09 - John Bluthal
03:52 - Liz Smith
04:50 - Gary Waldhorn
05:30 - Dawn French
07:25 - Outro
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The Vicar of Dibley is an iconic British sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2007 on BBC One. The show was created by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer and starred Dawn French as the main character, Geraldine Granger, a Church of England vicar in the fictional village of Oxfordshire. The show was a huge success and is still considered one of the most iconic British sitcoms of all time. It was praised for its witty writing, hilarious characters, and heartwarming moments. It was also known for its talented cast, which included some of the most beloved actors in British television history.
The Vicar of Dibley was a show that captured the hearts, minds, and imaginations of millions of viewers around the world. It was a show that was both funny and touching, and it tackled some of the most important issues of the day with grace and humor. Furthermore, it was a true masterpiece of British television, and it will always be remembered as one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
In this video, we will be taking a look at the lives and deaths of the cast members of The Vicar of Dibley. We will be exploring the lives of these talented actors, and we will be taking a closer look at the impact that they had on the show and on British television as a whole.
How Each Vicar of Dibley Cast Member Died

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@michealtmcloughlin5850 Жыл бұрын

Dawn French is not the last surviving member of the principal cast. James Fleet, who played Hugo, also is still alive.and is five years older than Dawn French.

@mikecooper5604 Жыл бұрын

true never mentioned him

@MrSimplesimon1987 Жыл бұрын

@@katv1195 Yes. I thought it was strange that Hugo wasn't mentioned. So the last two surviving primary cast members.

@Shazzadut1 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I saw him recently in the movie Operation Mincemeat. He played M.

@maryholland8047 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to say that, too! Let's not forget Hugo!

@philipdenner8504 Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking about Hugo, i wonder why he was left out.

@robertwilkins6422 Жыл бұрын

James Edward Fleet born 1952 played Hugo Horton is well and still alive

@stephaniecowans3646 Жыл бұрын

Yes, why didn't this channel mention him after mentioning Dawn?

@Andersonstree Жыл бұрын

Thought so as well.

@tonychambers1138 Жыл бұрын

Most recently he played the character Chris Lowe in the excellent crime drama 'Unforgotten' (series 3)

@GavinsMarineMom Жыл бұрын

Yes, he is. He plays George III in the new Netflix series "Queen Charlotte - A Bridgerton Story".

@fredferd965 Жыл бұрын

I speak as an American - Vicar of Dibley was by far the best sitcom ever seen in our country, and it is millions and millions of miles ahead of anything we've done. There have been love affairs between countries and individuals: America loved Jackie Kennedy, we loved Diana, and we loved Alice too - I can't believe it's not butter.

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@fredferd965 Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerseUK I can't do that. They were all so good! The silly old lady that was a ghastly cook, but you loved her, the old men just being themselves, the young couple in love and, OH, what the heck, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER!!!!

@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 9 ай бұрын

@@fredferd965Liz's character in the Royle family was Norma "nana" Speakman

@kerryelizabethmyers4091 Жыл бұрын

What about Hugo? He's still alive ❤

@gillian0105 Жыл бұрын

Yes, so there are 2 main characters still alive, not one.

@BigAlCapwn Жыл бұрын

Great video but your claim at the end is wrong. Hugo, played by James Fleet, is still alive and well (at time of posting) and given he starred in all 20 episodes he surely counts as a "primary member of the show's cast"

@malacca1951 Жыл бұрын

Oxfordshire is NOT a fictional British village! (It's a county and the capital city of Oxfordshire is Oxford!)

@vickytaylor9155 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I live in the County and can confirm it exists and so do other inhabitants.

@rosemaryconstable5620 Жыл бұрын

So there IS a village called Oxfordshire?

@davidreichert9392 Жыл бұрын

I heard that there is some kind of university there even.

@malacca1951 Жыл бұрын

@@rosemaryconstable5620 O

@malacca1951 Жыл бұрын

@@davidreichert9392 Oxfordshire is a COUNTY; Oxford is a city and the capital of Oxfordshire. Saying Oxfordshire is a village would be like saying that Texas is a village!

@ginettechiverton7113 Жыл бұрын

James Fleet is a Superb Actor also, and has acted in many dramas, including tv adaptation of Charles Dickens ( Little Dorrit )

@paulaisomura4894 Жыл бұрын

Also in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Outlander.

@garryclark1085 Жыл бұрын

What about James Fleet as Hugo Horton???? I realize he is still living, but he at least deserves a mention also.

@evevening7995 Жыл бұрын

James fleet is alive and played Hugo horton , someone got it wrong, a absolutely fantastic show 👏.

@philcollinson328 Жыл бұрын

The fictional village of Dibley...Not Oxfordshire ...That is a county and town, it exists.

@stephaniecowans3646 Жыл бұрын

I love this series. I have a boxed set of all the episodes and loved how at the end of each one, the vicar and Alice would be having a cuppa while the vicar told a joke and Alice would NEVER "get it"

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@stephaniecowans3646 Жыл бұрын

@FactsVerse UK has to be when Gerry oversees the Dibley Faire and thinks Alice's cousin, Reg Dwight, is Elton John, and the whole village becomes Elton John fans.

@sombersojourner5825 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I used love when she told Alice jokes that she wouldn't get at initially. I loved how Letitia used to make weirdest food concoctions but no had the heart to tell her she couldn't cook. The Easter episode where she had half of the parish acting as Easter bunnies upon her death and the episode where Geraldine eats like three Christmas dinners with dessert and had to use a wheelbarrow to get home were two of many of my favorite episodes.

@lucymcauliffe2483 9 ай бұрын

Alice got the first joke

@crawford1083 Жыл бұрын

It is shocking that only 2 are left! Another sitcom, Dad's Army, featuring older actors, they have all passed and did so some time ago, but to have only James Fleet and Dawn French still alive is sad. Especially Emma Chambers who died so young.

@AndrewLumsden Жыл бұрын

No, Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike, is still alive.

@jeffreyhearn8930 5 ай бұрын

Ian Lavender....Private Pike , is still alive...

@lubilou64 Жыл бұрын

Up there with Only Fools and Horses for me. So iconic. Hard to pick a favourite character but if I had to it would have to be Alice, the scene with Dawn French "You know I can't believe it's not butter...." 🤣

@banannakis6723 Жыл бұрын

I guess James Fleet who played Hugo has vanished so well into his role playing King George over on Bridgerton the video forgot that he's still alive.

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which episode is the most memorable for you?

@joanfreestone1707 Жыл бұрын

Oxfordshire is a county, not a village. The village was named Dibley, hence the name of the programme.

@bobp6742 Жыл бұрын

Very little research is done by the uploaders, Google, copy, paste, upload.

@mickfoskett6629 11 ай бұрын

And the actual village was Turville in bucks.😉

@margaretwilshausforde3079 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this info.

@DarrenEden-ub4vj Жыл бұрын

Did you know Dawn French was also in the Harry Potter movies. She took over as the portrait that opens the Gryffindor commons rooms.

@carmengalea7249 Жыл бұрын

I loved all of them, never tired watching the repeats .♥️😂😂♥️

@joantubbs1393 11 ай бұрын

Loved this show! Miss it very much! Great cast!

@garethwilliams976 Жыл бұрын

Well written and full of memorable characters - a classic of TV. Perhaps the greatest contribution though is the wonderful reversal of roles. Up to then the part of a vicar was always written as someone not bright enough to survive in the modern world but here she is the only normal person! It also went a long way in gaining acceptance of female priests. A notable achievement for a comedy show.

@nixboox Жыл бұрын

Fictional village of Oxfordshire?! Oxfordshire is a real place! And as the other poster noted - Dawn French isn't the last surviving cast member.

@Dallas-Nyberg Жыл бұрын

It was a great show, with top notch cast. It is hard to pick a favorite cast member, each one of them had a unique and quirky persona. The sweet naivety of Alice Tinker was a standout.

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 9 ай бұрын

@@FactsVerseUKRoger who played Owen has the same Birthday as me (8th February)

@petertimbrell1964 Жыл бұрын

No mention of James Fleet (Hugo Horton).

@littlemisskate4254 Жыл бұрын

If they didn’t mention James Fleet because he is still alive why did they mention Dawn French because if it’s supposed to be about the cast members that are dead then surely Dawn French should not have been included or they should have included them both.

@lindamorris8693 Жыл бұрын

He hasn't died

@littlemisskate4254 Жыл бұрын

@Judybee she was the vicar and she had the main role, but the title cast members that is dead and she is not dead, but yes, she had a big role

@elliej11j68 Жыл бұрын

@Judybee Apparently you missed the narration at the end, where it was stated that Dawn was the last surviving primary cast member! Who’s the silly one now? 🤣

@hollypebbles Жыл бұрын

Convent Garden?

@KathyGraves1 Жыл бұрын

James Fleet is currently King George the third in Bridgerton.

@kathleencook4674 Жыл бұрын

I could choose a favourite character they were all absolute legends Rest In Peace those no longer with us

@ronnorris7821 Жыл бұрын

Okay I must admit that I am in luv with this series. I have the complete box set and have watched the complete series at least 11 times. I am an American but wish we could come make sit coms like this. Sorry to see almost all of the characters have died. Now I'm going to start watching the series again

@MsMusicbox6 Жыл бұрын

I also have the complete set, watched so many times, clever and witty! ❤️🇦🇺

@tammymcc327 Жыл бұрын

You missed one. Hugo! He was on the Bridgerton story! and I believe on Queen Charolette

@catherinesmalley8587 Жыл бұрын

What about Hugo? And the guy who played the choirmaster? Both are still alive and well I believe...

@hannahparsonson7272 11 ай бұрын

Yes Simon mcburney is still alive

@tampazeke4587 9 ай бұрын

How can they forget Hugo, who happens to be alive and well.

@edithengel2284 Жыл бұрын

This is what the narrator says: "in the fictional village of Oxfordshire." And this, I think, is what he meant to say: "It is set in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley."

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

There were many other errors in this video, so this is no surprise.

@netrakulkarni5253 8 ай бұрын

James Fleet is still going on strong god bless him. I Loved the The Vicar of Dibley, My all time fav best sitcom ! I love Dawn French. I am from IndIa I still feel the pain to see we lost so many wonderful actors.I think British sitcom are the best! I also loved Richard Armitage acting in Vicar of Dibley,

@sukilui33 10 ай бұрын

James Fleet played Hugo, he is still very much alive and in work a lot.

@fje6902 7 ай бұрын

I never knew Trevor Peacock wrote songs, especially "Mrs. Brown" for Herman's Hermits. That was a big hit in the US when I was a kid. Trevor Peacock and Liz Smith were both in the 1999 version of "A Christmas Carol" with Patrick Stewart. Liz Smith was Mrs. Dibler, Scrooge's charwoman, and Trevor Peacock was Old Joe, the rag and bone man.

@mp4986 Жыл бұрын

3:11 I know Americans struggle with geography but Poland isn't in Australia. It isn't even in Austria.

@sarahhayse-gregson689 Жыл бұрын

I thought I heard incorrectly. I thought it meant he was born in Poland and grew up in Australia.

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

He lived in Australia and was an Australian citizen. Like many other Australians, he was born overseas and came here as a child, just before WWII.

@jackdonovan554 10 ай бұрын

Hugo shakes his fist at you and yells, "HEY...I'M still alive, ya bstrd!

@stephenmeacham7697 Жыл бұрын

This rubbish. Using the later Sweeny film instead of the TV series and showing Maggis Smith instead of Liz Smith. Terrible ..

@SuzyQ334 Жыл бұрын

The number of errors in the 1st 3 minutes turned me right off. "... the fictional village of Oxfordshire..." - Jim "Trot" were just 2. Couldn't be bothered to watch anymore.

@davidjackson8183 Жыл бұрын

@@SuzyQ334 I agree...garbage

@dominicgeaves5697 9 ай бұрын

Dawn French is not the last surviving member of Vicar of Dibley there's also James Fleet who played Hugo Horton

@MickCampin-jp9kb Жыл бұрын

Oxfordshire is a county not a village. Dibley is the village.

@mitchybooooy Жыл бұрын

And Oxfordshire is definitely not fictional! 😅 Dibley however is! X

@robertgrant1837 Жыл бұрын

you failed to mention James Fleet who played Gary Waldhorn"s son

@davidpitulej9113 11 ай бұрын

James Fleet also played in the really successful under cover police episodes.

@bignath250688 Жыл бұрын

James Fleet who played Hugo Horton not getting a mention here?

@fredthornton6167 10 ай бұрын

What about James Fleet, who played Hugo Horton? Surely, he was a primary member of the "Vicar of Dibley" cast!

@kennethcoshall620 Жыл бұрын

And " ........ Hugo ?

@judycasemore2168 11 ай бұрын

I don't have one favourite I loved them all. thanks for the memories. Rest in peace.

@FactsVerseUK 11 ай бұрын

You're a true fan! Thank you so much for your beautiful message 💗

@fannycraddock99 Жыл бұрын

Nope, as the little says, she was the Vicar of Dibley a fictional village in Oxfordshire!

@hollyhagelin2451 Жыл бұрын

The video you played when talking about Liz Smith showed actress MAGGIE Smith! James Fleet ( Hugo Horton ) is still alive . . . Do your homework.

@jeanniemullinder9038 Жыл бұрын

oh come now, you don't expect Americans to get facts right do you ??????

@edithengel2284 Жыл бұрын

@@jeanniemullinder9038 How do you know the lady to whom you replied is not herself an American?

@user-ft4jp1yq5f Ай бұрын

And what a fantastic team they are were... very very funny performances by all.. Gold stars to all... Hilariously entertaining.. Thank you all..

@mewwilt2896 Жыл бұрын

Love this show ! I miss seeing it

@daviemac9925 Жыл бұрын

Favourite character it's got to be Jim, no no no no no no, yes.

@paulchappell Жыл бұрын

And his wife, yes yes yes yes yes no.

@richardbraebrook1870 Жыл бұрын

and what about hugo

@michealsullivan4205 10 ай бұрын

Dawn French and Liz Smith both had iconic roles in the series Larkrise to Candleford.

@magdatorruellas9122 Жыл бұрын

Someone did not do their homework for this vids info…

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

I know, it’s annoyingly full of errors and missing information.

@jefflea9239 Жыл бұрын

What about James Fleet? He is still alive.

@mrt3870 Жыл бұрын

No she's not. At time of writing James Fleet (Hugo Horton) is still with us. "Get it right!", as Graeme Garden (off-screen) would snarl at hapless youth Tim Brooke-Taylor during a botched advert. A shepherd's crook would edge towards Brooke-Taylor's neck, ready to yank him off the set.

@Ballterra 10 ай бұрын

I love them all it was such a great series ❤

@TianDream Жыл бұрын

Where's James Fleet, i.e. Hugo Horton?!

@tejaswoman 10 ай бұрын

You scared the shit out of me with that description. I thought, "how did I not know that the guy who played Hugo had died?" Turns out he hasn't, so your description is wrong. Please updated, as the title is perfectly fine and is the reason I came looking for the video.

@stephielulu9096 Жыл бұрын

Hugo's still with us

@deirdreodonoghue6204 6 ай бұрын

Thank You 🙏

@mandyb4140 Жыл бұрын

Ummm wrong she isn't James Fleet who played Hugo is still.alive

@nawlinsman Ай бұрын

I just started watching this show recently. It is so funny. Love these characters.

@cherrydonner5298 Ай бұрын

The man that played Hugo is still alive as well

@margaretreilly5792 6 ай бұрын

You forgot James Fleet who played Hugo Horton - he is still alive. So there are 2 cast members still alive.

@robertlockett5381 Жыл бұрын

Yes, what about Hugo?

@SunsetattheSea Жыл бұрын

He is alive

@johnpusztay 3 ай бұрын

James Fleet (Hugo) is also a surviving principal cast member. Also when is dying of a heart attack at the age of 53 (Emma Chambers) considered "natural causes"?

@fus149hammer5 Жыл бұрын

Died of natural causes at 53? Liz Smith might have done at 94, but Emma? These youtube bods really should do some homework before they upload their stuff.

@elizabethroberts6215 Жыл бұрын

……heart attack……

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

Emma Chambers did die of natural causes. She had a heart attack. That is natural causes. Do you think only older folks die of natural causes? What do you think natural causes actually means?

@wendgould7332 Жыл бұрын

Should get the facts correct, before recording it to the world.

@SunsetattheSea Жыл бұрын

If he tells about Dawn, he should talk about James. Emma Chambers didn’t die of natural causes.

@CassandrashadowcassMorrison Жыл бұрын

A Heart Attack is listed as the cause Emma's death. It is considered a natural cause insofar as I am aware

@ghw7192 Жыл бұрын

Heart attack

@lizbradford7706 Жыл бұрын

@@Judybee.it was a heart attack 😊

@lizbradford7706 Жыл бұрын

@@Judybee. and you same back maybe that’s possible yes she was good 😊

@tinasteer2507 Жыл бұрын

@@lizbradford7706I remember it being reported she died of an undiagnosed congenital heart disease.

@robstockton2463 Жыл бұрын

Um…The Vicar of Dibley is set in the village of Dibley. It tells you right there in the title. See how that works?

@Batlise Жыл бұрын

Hugo Horton is still around. He’s the SECOND cast member listed in the IMDB! Why wasn’t he mentioned? Oxfordshire is not fictional. You need to do more research and get your facts straight.

@fridadonofrio8941 Жыл бұрын

James Edward Fleet is very much alive n well. Why was he not included in the video

@stephenfoote6993 Жыл бұрын

Yes no Hugo he s still alive acting in outlander Scottish tv series

@angelaward3455 2 ай бұрын

Some years ago I was at a agricultural farm show looking around one of their tents exibiting. Some cages of birds and other animals. My friend had taken some birds to show there. When i walked past you also looking around the exhibition. 😊😊

@hankwilliams150 Жыл бұрын

I am the verger at the Anglican cathedral here and whenever I give tours and mention my job, I have to assure folks that while I am verger, I am NOT like Alice Tinker!

@robstockton2463 Жыл бұрын

I mean…has there been confusion in the past? 🤣🤣🤣

@maymellor7592 Жыл бұрын

Yes don't forget the lovely Hugo! Mr Fleet ❤😊

@sarahball-ruck846 19 күн бұрын

He wrote 'Mrs Brown you've got a lovely daughter'😳😳😳💝

@markquinlan2947 Жыл бұрын

James Fleet who played Hugo, is still alive. Oxfordshire is not a fictional village, Dibley, is fictional and was placed in Oxfordshire. Tpical American dross of not checking details . Great show though x

@nickk6518 Жыл бұрын

You know I Can't Believe It's Not Butter? Well, I can't believe it's not butter.

@cigmorfil4101 Жыл бұрын

You know,that stuff that's like I can't believe it's not butter? I can't believe it's not I can't believe it's not butter.

@sallyhausken2307 10 ай бұрын

How about adding a trailer to cover the overlooked actor, James Fleet?

@SMElder-iy6fl 8 ай бұрын

I think anyone who has ever served on a church committee recognizes these characters and laughs themselves silly!

@adriang3498 Жыл бұрын

SO many errors. didn't watch it all. poorly researched

@valswhitewolf6611 7 ай бұрын

Touched me some episodes more then any other American and British.

@ha2359 13 күн бұрын

You forgot James Fleet, a principal cast member and still alive.

@rtsharlotte Жыл бұрын

Er, you completely ignored Hugo?!?

@AndrewLumsden Жыл бұрын

At 4:19 whilst talking about Liz Smith, Dame Maggie Smith is shown! 🙄😖

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

One of a whole bunch of errors and omissions……

@lisacurnow3524 Жыл бұрын

Wheres' the actor who played Hugo?

@kate_cooper Жыл бұрын

Alive and well.

@lubilou64 Жыл бұрын

and apparently forgotten! Poor Hugo 😕

@suziehill9361 Жыл бұрын

Hugo the acter is still alive? Very well known and in lots of movies

@suziehill9361 Жыл бұрын

James fleet, also died sadly

@stephenroney2366 Жыл бұрын

@Suzie Hill No he didn't. He's 71 and still going strong.

@onesydneygirl Жыл бұрын

@@suziehill9361 James Fleet is alive and well and still working as an actor. Currently plays George III in the Bridgerton spin off, Queen Charlotte. He lives in Oxfordshire.

@jeffreyhearn8930 5 ай бұрын

What about Hugo.....? He is definitely a prime member of the cast. This presenter did not do his research properly. It should have been done by someone who really does know about British sitcom too....

@Kellybluebunny 10 ай бұрын

Love British shows ❤

@deirdreodonoghue6204 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE the “SERIES” on BBC “The Vicar of DIBLEY” Starring Dawn French as the “Principle” Actress ⭐️ “with “Other” LOVABLE Characters👏👏✍🏻 ✌️seen on “TV” OR other Compact “Devices” to this DAY. OR “Remembered” to this DAY🙏✍🏻🙏on “CORDLESS” Apparatuses✍🏻❤😮😟😢😢✍🏻RIP AMEN 😮✍🏻🙏😇😇😇😭😢😢

@davidcallinicos1976 Жыл бұрын

Roger Lloyd Pack was the only actor to appear in both versions of Survivors (BBC)

@robstockton2463 Жыл бұрын

Once you start looking for that guy, he was everywhere!

@abbeyshell23 Жыл бұрын

Reruns are still running here in Australia. Watch it often.

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@boblordylordyhowie 10 ай бұрын

Like anything else it is all about choosing one, whereas it is the show cast who are the best, because without one you do not get that interaction that is so good.

@eastcoast4233 6 ай бұрын

As a general FYI - In the UK ‘natural causes’ and ‘old age’ are not accepted causes of death on death certificates since about 1997.

@jaygardnertenor 2 ай бұрын

James Fleet who played Hugo is still leaving. Why was he left out?

@rthepunk Жыл бұрын

Such a fun show

@FactsVerseUK Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Who is your favorite cast member?

@claire-christmas-august73 Жыл бұрын

HUGO HORTON.! exsqueeze me james fleet deserves a mention.. not cool.! ✌🏻🌏🇦🇺🤘🏻

@Denisedale-pm1mm 11 ай бұрын

I the actor John also appeared in episode of birds of a feather Liz was also in a show called I didn't know you cared

@pamelastorer8570 9 күн бұрын

James Fleet, still alive. You didnt mention him. I've thought it odd, that Emma Chambers is said to have died of natural causes at only 51 yrs age, and her death came as a shock to the cast members.

@Denisedale-pm1mm 11 ай бұрын

Trevor was also in a episode of my family .his real son is also a actor