Ep 5. Election

The Vicar of Dibley season 1 episode 5, titled "Election," focuses on the villagers of Dibley holding an election for a new member of the Parish Council. The episode begins with the residents having difficulty finding someone to run for the position, leading the current council members to consider appointing someone without an election.

The Vicar, Geraldine Granger, urges the council to hold an election and encourages her parishioners to nominate someone. Alice, the slightly dim-witted verger, decides to run for the position and is nominated by several villagers, including the local farmer and butcher.

As Alice presents her campaign speech, she appears to be ill-prepared and lacks the knowledge needed for the position. However, the villagers vote her in as the new council member, much to the surprise of everyone, including Alice herself.

Throughout the episode, the Vicar tries to advise Alice on her new role, but due to her lack of understanding, Alice struggles to grasp her responsibilities. She repeatedly misunderstands what is required of her, much to the amusement of the other council members.

The episode also introduces the character of David Horton, a town council member who is pompous and self-important. David has an immediate dislike for the Vicar and her progressive views, which leads to some amusing confrontations throughout the episode.

As the new council member, Alice's first task is to attend a town hall meeting where the villagers vote on whether to build a new housing estate in the village. Eventually, the Vicar encourages Alice to speak up and express her views on the matter, leading to a hilarious outcome.

Overall, "Election" is a light-hearted and humorous episode that showcases the charm of the small village and its quirky inhabitants. The episode highlights the importance of community involvement and how every individual, no matter how inexperienced, can make a positive difference.