The Vicar of Dibley - The Best of Alice

[@tommyfred6180]

emma just hammers the butter thing. she really was an unbelievably good actress with perfect timing. its so sad she is gone.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

I've just realised what she was trying to say. There were two products - I Can't Believe it's not Butter and something else - and she couldn't believe they were different products and that neither of them were butter

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

@@Inkyminkyzizwoz true, but she suspects they may both actually be butter but retain their I-can't-believe-it's-not-butter façade by implementing a cunning disguise.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

@@Countfoscolikesmice That too

[@leequigley5702]

If it was me I don't think I could keep a straight face . She was brilliant. Xxx

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

@@leequigley5702 Apparently she went away for a weekend with her husband and rehearsed it thoroughly

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Emma Chambers. She was the reason we watched The Vicar Of Dilley. The interplay between her and Dawn French at the end of each episode was priceless. Taken way too soon. RIP, Emma.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

She was actually the youngest of the main cast

[@leequigley5702]

She was amazing and so funny. So sad. Taken too soon. Sad. R.I.P. xxx

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

@@leequigley5702 Ironic that David once said that she was 'looking depressingly healthy'!

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Yes she was , God bless her 🙏 ✝️😔

[@Murrifella71]

❤ same.. I love Dawn French but Emma Chambers just played her role perfect... I'm still watching re runs laughing but sad at the same time.. She's with Angels now ❤

[@timothyj1966]

still, putting a smile on this face, in a world that's gone crazy. Amazing actress to pull of someone like Alice, you can't help but love her.

[@soundseeker63]

The "purple parsnip" and the "blue hamster" had me in stitches!! :-D It's not just what she says, but how she say's it that makes her so hilarious! A very much underrated actress, and much missed. Bless her soul.

[@tompasp]

Just got it

[@nicolethomson7048]

I know I spat my tea out!!

[@fredferd965]

The Vicar of Dibley was the absolutely best sitcom that ever came out over the air, in any country, and at any time. It is so far ahead of the dribble produced here in the United States that there can be no valid comparison. I've watched many of these episodes. Alice captures us all. And the rest of the characters are priceless. The Butter thing - the look on Geraldine's face is beyond words!

[@jimmyp862]

100% agree It definitely a under rated sitcom.

[@donnariggs1567]

Love and own the series and many hours of laughter and even a couple tears...but the USA did have some great sitcoms ..Just purchased Barney Miller. nearly every line is an laugh out loud moment... with that said we own~ keeping up appearances, are you being served, father ted, foyles war, new tricks you get the picture..British videos not everyone is under 20 , they look like real people...

[@UKcuber]

I would say yes minister and yes prime minister are better

[@jimmyp862]

@@UKcuber I do like yes prime minister better

[@sarahsupasweet]

AGREED. I adore this show so much.

[@muppetmike69]

Breaks my heart watching her make millions of people laugh so much and to think she’s gone to soon 😢 miss you Emma 🥺

[@cobbles56]

the xmas special where alice gave birth in the stable is my all time funniest tv comedy moment, was a great program full of wonderful characters and emma will be sadly missed

[@redblaze2613]

The Vicar of Dibley. I couldn't love a tv show more. My whole family roared and laughed at this show. It gives me the feeling of warmth, love and security whenever i watch it, and i reminisce about the family members i laughed with who have now passed away. Amen ;)

[@ginay8800]

Beautiful memories!

[@jackfrank303]

"I can't believe it's not I can't believe it's not butter" No matter how many time I see that joke I still laugh out loud.

[@cai_4602]

And I can't believe that the stuff that isnt I can't believe it's not butter isn't I can't believe it's not butter.

[@jonathan75801]

I bet it took her many takes to do it. Though its amazing how she did it.

[@pdtrx4900]

Family guy

[@DieyoungDiefast]

@@jonathan75801 From the horses mouth, her's how she did it. :): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmHZZ5mep8t6qas

[@iNeedaDoctor21]

@@jonathan75801 She actually did it in one take, and that's what made her such a great actress!

[@felinemagic4473]

This show was and still is one of my favs of UK television. I could watch this show on a loop everyday.

[@WillRock07]

When you consider the range of topics covered in this comedy, and the emotional journey it takes you on, it always surprises me to read that there are only 20 episodes. The only other comedy I can think of that has the same level of emotional depth and range is Only Fools and Horses, and that ran for 64 episodes in comparison, which is much more time to flesh everything out. It even manages to be appealing to people who aren't necessarily religious. The Vicar of Dibley really managed to take comedy and fuse it with a heart in a way no other comedy has done before or since imo.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

Well, 30 if you include the Comic Relief and Lockdown specials

[@microbios8586]

I'm honestly shocked how few episodes there are 😮. I haven't watched this show in 15 years, but I think about the characters and jokes often. That's some seriously good writing and acting to make such an impression in me!

[@Skiwi51]

So sad that she passed too soon...A brilliant actress, how she could keep a straight face delivering some of her lines was a real skill, had the series been still going it would not have been the same without her. RIP..

[@lucyt6971]

A role and an actor, a match made in heaven, how appropriate... so much laughter and joy.

[@brucewilliams8714]

Alice's laughter in the last scene just sent me into stitches. I can't believe it's not genuine.

[@iangalbraith1993]

When she’s sad it breaks my heart. And she also makes me laugh so much I cry. Just a great performance

[@rausheancolgan5104]

Well....And Carrot..and little Carrot..and 🥕..

[@stephenmaskrey6527]

Alice was the best actress on the show , such a shame she passed away, but her genius will provide laughter for many of us

[@keithrich8373]

So sad and tragic at such an early age. Her character was integral to what made this show so funny. The rapport between her and Dawn was remarkable. RIP dippy adorable Alice

[@judejames158]

Having a sad day...went straight to "I Can't Believe ...." It worked! The "S" vs " F" is such an amazing piece of comedic genius. Go in peace, Geoffrey Palmer

[@martinen.5025]

She was equally brilliant in Notting Hill.. when she follows Julia's character in to the loo...🤣😂🤣😂

[@laineciccotti9748]

Truly the very best scene in a movie...it happens to many of us & thinking back, a must laugh moment, @ myself!

[@ken62bob57]

I saw an episode years ago when Alice was asked what the capital of France was. Her answer had me almost wetting myself. A great joke without the use of bad language or innuendo.

[@jonathan75801]

Proper comedy's don't need to use bad language to be funny. Unlike that Mrs.Browns boys.

[@soundseeker63]

I've not seen that one but let me guess, she said "F" ..? :-D

[@Sean-ll5cm]

@@jonathan75801 I don't mind the odd swear word if not over done, but I appreciate the softer humour of the VOD

[@tomspence8506]

@@soundseeker63 Although the capital of France is Paris, and France does begins with a capital letter F, Alice clearly got confused between capital as in capital city and capital letter which is what makes that joke funny. It was also funny when she cofused the book on beauty by author Zadie Smith with the film Black Beauty at the Dibley book club.

[@SuperKillbill1234]

Who else watches this and tears up? R.I.P. EMMA

[@Barbe]

I only cried at the sad parts. Emma would want you to laugh, dangit.

[@teralmiles]

I didn’t know that she’d passed away till your comment. That is really sad. She was truly incredible to watch.

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Yes very sad

[@MrCol916]

Me

[@borleyboo5613]

Er, not me.

[@Josie0703]

Emma Chambers a natural actor with wonderful comedy timing. Lost too soon. RIP

[@coldeb8911]

absolutely, for someone who played someone quite Dim, in contrast she was actually a very intelligent and a gifted comic actor, I know someone who once met her, on a train ... she said she was one of the most loveliest humble people she'd ever met, quite shy, but friendly and approachable and had quite long conversation with her apparently. R.I.P Emma

[@pkc3168]

I miss Alice she was an integral part of VoD. Her character was so endearing. It gives me solace knowing she has lots of other fans too.

[@Jchathe]

Ye are the fault of the earth.. absolutely loved that perfect episode and that bit still makes me cry with laughter. Emma was a gift to the world, thanks for posting 🙏💖

[@iNeedaDoctor21]

"And he shall be thy f-" "SUCCOUR!! He shall be thy succour!!" Hahahaha best line!

[@Jchathe]

Josie Borlase Absolutely! 🤣🤣🤣

[@trishabennett8842]

Fabulous actress her and dawn French had such an amazing relationship so so sad gone way too soon R.I.P Emma Chambers even in 2020

[@bonitajordan6825]

R.I.P. dear Emma Chambers. She and Dawn French were brilliant together. Emma was incredibly funny as the very dim Alice the Verger. How she ever kept a straight face delivering her lines is beyond me. Bless her memory.

[@garyaizen8699]

If ever a character on TV was all "good" it was Alice. Kind, sweet, gentle. Beautifully written, incredibly acted. Emma Chambers was perfection in the role. One of British comedies unsung genius hero's.

[@xtheamazingax]

Miss you, Emma Chambers... gone way too soon.

[@SteveSmith-kf9on]

She was the best one in it 👍👌🇬🇧

[@davidrogers9749]

Emma Chambers was a truly brilliant comedian, rest in peace Emma

[@WinnienotthePooh]

This is the best sitcom ever ❤️ Even though a lot of them are not with us anymore, I hope they would be so proud they leave us such a classic that people still talk about it today

[@judejames158]

You said it. Amen. Rest in peace, Geoffrey Palmer.

[@ModernBarbarian187]

Emma Gwynedd Mary Chambers (11 March 1964 - 21 February 2018) Thanks for all the laughs.

[@jhart1127]

This really should have had a little "in memory of..." written somewhere.

[@nicolalloyd910]

I agree, showing the best of a character who was portrayed by someone who sadly is no longer with us, I was expecting some tribute at the end maybe.

[@MatgoStyles]

@@nicolalloyd910 The best tribute you could give to an artist is celebrating their work.

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

@J Hart ~I AM THANKFUL to the person who made and published this lovely film. ~Try GRATITUDE, for a change.

[@jeremyrain99]

Alice is the sweetest idiot ever on the TV. But again, the whole village is naively adorable. PS: Richard Armitage was absolutely DREAM in VOD.

[@nancyhey1012]

There was Owen the farmer, and Jim the stutterer, and part of the humor about them was that they were not quite with it either. David was the only one who was really mean to Alice.

[@rosycandyhaven]

You should watch him in North & South ❤️

[@diogenesesenna9323]

The funniest thing about Vicar of Dibley, is that it's not that far from the reality of English village life. Not that far at all.

[@ginay8800]

Oh Alice. She was just adorable. You are missed Emma.

[@manichairdo772]

@@diogenesesenna9323 I remember talking with a young guy who got his 1st job. Where? Far, far away. But where? Far, far away. There ain't no trains. There ain't no buses. I replied...Sounds remote, so how far away from everyday life will you be? A guy close by chirped. As far as he is right now. I still fall over laughing at that.

[@candaceclayton1043]

Crying with laughter and so missing this brilliant performer

[@modernidiot9124]

How she kept a straight face saying a round of hide the purple parsnip is beyond me.

[@robbiewales3007]

Emma Chambers was a great actress it's so sad that she's no longer around. Both her and Dawn French made the vicar of dibley funny

[@terranceparsons5185]

Emma Chambers, a wonderful actress ❤ The I can't believe its not butter sketch is the apex of writing genius, but Emma's delivery moved it another level.

[@Jack-ly4fr]

RIP Emma Chambers ❤

[@lost4eva081980]

I'd completely forgotten she'd died!

[@michaelrg3836]

What a sad loss. A delightful actress!

[@sonofatiger]

Emma lives in Americans hearts forever !

[@frankcorso6164]

SHE WAS WONDERFUL!

[@Fandango541]

God bless her and thank you Emma Chambers for making our lives brighter and happier with your Alice Tinker. Brilliant!

[@destinydarrling9276]

Alice wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed but she had a pure soul and she’s in our hearts forever. RIP Emma Chambers 😘😘

[@nancyhey1012]

Have you ever noticed how everyone on the show except for David pretty much felt that way about her?

[@Sean-ll5cm]

She's one of my favourite characters of all time. Every scene was hilarious if she was in it

[@bonniewylie3287]

Ditto. Total genius. 💛

[@rayrunn]

God I miss this show

[@aidenbliss]

Well we are supposedly getting a new episode on BBC one on the 23rd of April

[@aidenbliss]

@Lee TV yeah its over on the bbc Comic Relief: Red Nose Day channel

[@msfs19941]

I can recite the scripts to the whole of the Vicar of Dibley and no matter how many times I watch it, I still laugh. The "I can't believe it's not butter" gag is still my favourite thing ever. ❤❤❤

[@michaelwoods5089]

The world lost a fantastic, beautiful person when she died. 😢 R.I.P. Emma Chambers

[@Alw337]

alice sure made the vicar of dibley. i adored her character.

[@puirYorick]

The bit about butter substitutes makes complete literal sense and is in fact the entire point of all the products she speaks about. Comedy gold though.

[@goliathsparrow1082]

I didnt know shed passed away - totally adored her in this show: how very sad. Way too young sweetheart : RIP😟❤

[@michaelsnow4735]

An absolute perfect compilation of Emma's and dawns humour 👌

[@antpoo71]

Its bitter sweet watching this. My eyes filled, I was also laughing. Emma was so special. R. I. P Emma you were comedy 🥇.

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the 'odd' round was a deliberate understatement!

[@ItsYourLastRolo-pj6lq]

One of the few comedies I can watch repeatedly and still laugh like its the first time.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

It takes an INCREDIBLE actress to remember the I can’t believe it;s not butter scene!!!

[@shonaghslevin9387]

brilliant!!! such a ditzy and extremely naive and very beautiful character and she plays the character so very well!!! PERFECT!!! xxx

[@leeriches8841]

She was truly wonderful, thank you for the laughs Emma. May you rest in peace Ms Tinker ❤

[@louisegrinham2315]

Beautiful lady, can't believe she is entertaining on a different level xxx😊

[@all-gone]

I miss these two terribly!

[@lesleyhogg2495]

Jesus. How I loved this programme and still do. Best ever

[@lisachapple3810]

I absolutely loved watching this, all the characters were priceless.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yvonnerussbell9528]

I miss seeing this show. They were all just wonderful, especially Alice. She cracked me up.

[@silasfatchett7380]

The 'Can't believe it's not butter' routine was almost cut, but Emma insisted on keeping it in.

[@iNeedaDoctor21]

"Its just a joke, Alice" "It's not a joke to his father, he's just lost his son" "There is no son!" "Well not anymore, he's squashed under a truck" Oh I do miss Emma Chambers :(

[@patagualianmostly7437]

We all do. Take care.

[@darrengordon-hill]

Dawn really is fat

[@richardpierpoint4249]

@@darrengordon-hill Go. Away. Cretin. Many thanks!

[@srkh8966]

@@darrengordon-hill and rich

[@darrengordon-hill]

@@richardpierpoint4249 No, bossy bitch

[@sheilas1283]

She was perfect in that role. How she kept her face straight...!

[@islandgal500]

In awe when I first realized how smart Emma had to really be to play a character that ditzy!

[@rocket78able]

The appearance in Notting Hill was unforgettable. "Oh, holey f--- "

[@lovelyirish6624]

I can't believe that she had only one week to learn the ' I can't believe it's not butter ' lines and on the day got it in one take !

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Ok the head joke was a HILARIOUS!!!

[@pameladavenport1647]

Well said Dawn . Everybody loved her , how could you not .😀❤️

[@paulnash7630]

What a very sad loss Emma Chambers was to us all, she was such a talented actress and a very funny lady and to die so suddenly was so sad, god bless and rest in peace Emma you beutiful lady 😢😢❤❤

[@gallifrey1985]

Emma Chambers was such a wonderful person. She was an incredible actress. She was brilliant and phenomenal. R.I.P Emma Chambers. Loved The Vicar of Dibley and Alice Tinker was hilarious

[@JB-wu9dc]

Vicar of Dibley, one of my favorites . I love British comedy.

[@tdogg46142]

They almost left out the butter conversation, but Emma stood her ground because she had spent the entire weekend memorizing it.

[@DeborahAlbery-p9u]

She was so talented.😢❤😊

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

"We've certainly played the odd round of Hide the Purple Parsnip!"

[@keithbraham6438]

an absolute genius..She is the picture of purity

[@t24hy44]

Missing her sweet spirit. She is with the angels now, but she was already an angel before she departed. 🙏💖

[@kevinbertke5757]

It's sort of like a modern take on the old Burns & Allen routines. These are just great! Thank you for posting!

[@robyncarlin6931]

She was an absolute beauty, she and the vicar were hilarious together! They don’t make shows like that anymore which is our loss 💔

[@ianmason979]

I read somewhere that when Charlotte purchased that line will I Can't Believe It's Not Butter she was in the car driving and saying it over and over again until she got it perfect that line but section was so funny so brilliantly said

[@lewisjwr]

I can’t believe it’s not butter will always be hilarious

[@janettedavis6627]

R.I.P. Emma you gave us all so many laughs. What a great Actress Emma was and she is gone far to soon. Thank you Emma.

[@KatieCatWalker]

I love Emma Chambers's interview about how she wanted to get the I can't believe its not butter part done in one take and she did! God bless this woman!

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

Emma Chambers was so talented. Incomparable and irreplaceable.

[@greebo7857]

Alice was freaking hilarious. Emma was far to young to pass.🖤

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

*too young

[@kaylenecory2509]

I absolutely loved her!!!

[@hollybarton934]

Only right she will be mentioned in the 2020 Christmas special

[@alyn927]

I loved this show, so funny thankyou

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

That lady was truly brilliant.

[@emmalovesdisney6335]

I'm always watching vicar of dibley .. it's the best .. I love all the cast .. they are fab . X

[@melgrant7404]

This show will.never be the same without her xxxxx

[@JenniferHashmi]

She was just so lovable.

[@Blurb777]

I miss Emma. I miss the whole gorgeous cast. These clips were very funny - so why is my heart broken?

[@brianrodney712]

Emma Chamber was also in a dramatisation of Charles Dickens's " Martin Chuzzlewit " which I can thoroughly recommend . Here is Episode 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6O5kqWNfpaJr9U

[@eilsmile8732]

LOL I laughed AGAIN at the “I can’t believe it’s not butter”, classic comedy but how on earth did she remember it……

[@kippen64]

Actually understood "I can't believe it's not butter". Not sure if that's a good thing.

[@HattielyEverAfter1995]

Same x

[@maryanneslater9675]

It's really what makes it so funny.

[@enzodiegosno1devoutfan531]

OMG I love Alice Tinker to bits she makes me laugh so hard I have tears in my eyes ....... but also tears of hearbreak too. RIP Emma Chambers I love you so much thanks for all the giggles and love her characters "ditziness" too. sadly missed forever in my heart.

[@alanstewart1596]

It was great that we got to love Emma

[@angelawinnie3141]

still, cant get my head around, that alice is n omore, sh was priceless

[@lawrencebrown3677]

She created a perfect character of naivete & dimwittednes thro consummate comedic artistry something which is the mark of real innate talent.

[@Alun49]

Emma Chambers delivery was utterly brilliant.

[@bradbuckley6563]

Cut the best bit from wedding 🤣🤣 Sorry, wrong church 😂😂

[@tinachambers4887]

Still laughing with you emma 2020 rip forever

[@cannedmusic]

I don't think they could have found anyone better to play Alice.

[@michaelfrost4584]

Such great memories 😄😄😄🙂 may she R.I.P.

[@hankwilliams150]

I can't watch Emma Chambers without both laughing and crying at the very same time. She was brilliant.