Dawn French bringing back the Vicar of Dibley on Thursday for the Big Night In
DAWN French is bringing back the Vicar of Dibley for Thursday night’s Big Night In.
The comedian and actress will strap on the dog collar again to deliver a “message of hope” during lockdown after filming the special edition of the hugely popular sitcom.
It has been five years since she last played Geraldine.
Dawn said: “I’m back in the dog collar, back in the vicarage, and back on your telly as part of The Big Night In.
“Be there, or go to hell. Literally. I have some sway.”
A spokeswoman for the BBC said: “Until recently the Vicar of Dibley was self-isolating in the confectionary aisle of her local supermarket.
“But she is now back in her vicarage, from where, on April 23, she will deliver a message of hope.”
The star, 62, is the latest celebrity to sign up for the three-hour live show that is being co-produced by the BBC, Comic Relief and Children in Need.
Airing from 7pm on Thursday, it will aim to raise money for charity while the Government has pledged to match the total amount raised by the event.
It is also set to mark Peter Kay’s return to the spotlight while a host of other fan favourite comedians and stars will lend their talents for the event.
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Presenters Matt Baker, Zoe Ball, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall and Paddy McGuinness will host the live three-hour telethon.
It all kicks off at 7pm on BBC One on Thursday April 23.