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Dibley viewers 'in tears' over Emma Chambers tribute

The Vicar Of Dibley viewers were left in "floods of tears" after Dawn French paid an emotional tribute to her late co-star Emma Chambers.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 15th December 2020

The Vicar Of Dibley in Lockdown, review

Did the Vicar taking a knee warrant such pearl-clutching?

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th December 2020

Emma Chambers: Richard Curtis opens up on loss

Emma Chambers was one of the stars of BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, with the nation falling in love with her portrayal of the slow-witted Alice Tinker. As the comedy series makes a comeback with a series of special lockdown episodes, Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to the show's creator Richard Curtis about the death of some the cast members from the show and what to expect.

Neela Debnath, The Daily Express, 8th December 2020

Dawn French reveals struggle to film Chambers tribute

The Vicar Of Dibley actress Dawn French admitted her personal struggles as she filmed a segment dedicated to Alice Tinker - played by the late Emma Chambers - in the show's Christmas Special.

Beth Allcock, The Sun, 4th December 2020

Those we have lost in comedy, 2018

It had already been a bad year for comedy industry deaths even before the late-breaking news that legend Dame June Whitfield had died.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th December 2018

Paul Mayhew-Archer on Emma Chambers' special gift

The Vicar of Dibley star Emma Chambers tragically died earlier this year and now the writer of the show has spoken out about her gift for comedy.

Minnie Wright, The Daily Express, 18th July 2018

Dawn French misses Emma Chambers

Dawn French has praised her "bright, clever-witted and very sharp" friend Emma Chambers, who passed away last month.

Female First, 16th March 2018

Dibley's Emma Chambers dies aged 53

The Vicar Of Dibley star Emma Chambers has died, aged only 53.

British Comedy Guide, 24th February 2018

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