"The Vicar of Dibley" Spring (TV Episode 1999) Poster

(TV Series)

(1999)

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Sex & Nudity

  • Geraldine tells a joke about a sexual act between Superman, Wonder Woman and the Invisible Man. Alice is disgusted at it containing 'homosexual rape'.
  • Geraldine mentions the baby urinating in her face.
  • A reference to breastfeeding. Alice mentions that she keeps forgetting to put her breast away afterwards, with Geraldine saying that it caused a shock when she arrived for Communion.
  • After the christening, Geraldine wishes for the baby to eventually have 'bosoms the size of basketballs'.
  • David proposes to Geraldine. She initially accepts, but then turns him down after being warned in a dream not to go through with it.
  • Geraldine has a crush on Sean Bean.
  • References to red light districts, including the 'Bangkok Pussy Club'.
  • Geraldine refers to the baby's 'minky area' when changing a nappy.
  • Hugo says that his father is 'very fertile'.
  • Frank says that David is 'strangely attractive in the right light'.
  • Geraldine warns Owen against entering her house without knocking, saying that she might be naked, to which he says that that would make it even better.
  • Jim mentions getting married to a woman that later turned out to be a man. He says that they 'more than snogged', to which Owen asks what he means, but Geraldine cuts Jim off when he tries to explain.

Violence & Gore

  • Geraldine slips on a wet floor, landing on her back.
  • The baby falls off a worktop, but it happens offscreen.
  • Owen suggests teaching the baby about slaughtering cows and various violent methods of pest control.
  • Hugo mentions his father caning him for wetting the bed.
  • When Geraldine accepts David's proposal, Hugo throws his arms round her neck in delight, during which she says that she can't breathe.

Profanity

  • A few scatological terms.
  • Owen holds up a sign saying 'bloody'. After Hugo holds up one warning him not to swear, Owen holds up one with the F word on it, but it's partially hidden by his hand.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • The characters drink whisky after the christening.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Geraldine takes the baby into the backroom to change its nappy. She walks away for a moment, at which point the baby falls on the floor. It happens off screen, and it's played for laughs, even though it may be upsetting to parents of young children.
  • Geraldine becomes emotional when David proposes to her.
  • Owen cries at the christening.
  • David is disappointed when Geraldine withdraws her acceptance of his marriage proposal.

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