Ep 7. The Easter Bunny

The Vicar of Dibley Season 1 Episode 7 - The Easter Bunny

As Easter approaches in the small village of Dibley, the chocolate-filled holiday spirits are high. The residents of Dibley are eagerly preparing for their Easter Sunday celebrations, with bakes and cakes for the church's annual Easter fair.

But Geraldine, the resident Vicar, is a bit puzzled and confused. She does not understand what the Easter Bunny has to do with the resurrection of Jesus, which is the true meaning of Easter.

Geraldine wants to educate the children of the parish about Easter's religious significance, but Alice, the scatter-brained verger, has already promised the kids that the Easter Bunny is coming to the Easter fair.

As the day of the Easter fair arrives, the entire town is in a frenzy with lots of fun activities awaiting the kids, who are most excited to meet the Easter Bunny. But for Geraldine, the highlight of the fair is the Easter-themed performance by the Sunday school children, with their adorable piglet costumes.

As the day wears on, Geraldine still can't shake off the feeling that the true meaning of Easter is being ignored/forgotten in Dibley. Meanwhile, Alice is all set with the Easter Bunny suit, which is old and falling apart.

As the Easter service begins, the Vicar delivers a powerful sermon about the true message of Easter. Meanwhile, Alice, who is still in the Easter Bunny suit, loses the headpiece in the middle of the crowd. But instead of being let down, the kids recognize Alice, and her bunny suit, as the 'real' Easter Bunny, and connect with its message of love and friendship.

Geraldine exults in the success of the Easter fair as a true celebration of the message of Jesus. The season ends with a Christmas message from Geraldine where she thanks the whole town for their kindness and support throughout her first few months as their vicar.

The Easter Bunny in Dibley signifies the dual qualities of fun and introspection. It’s adorable to see the town toss thoughts around the topic of the role of the Easter Bunny; on the other hand, Alice’s Easter Bunny and Geraldine’s words about Jesus’s sacrifice heighten the mood in an unexpected but welcome way.