Vicar Geraldine Granger paid an emotional tribute to Alice Tinker, saying she will be forever 'alive in our memories'.
The new episode's reference to characters played by actors who have died, as if they were still alive, divided opinion among viewers.
Dawn French will deliver three new sermons as the Vicar of Dibley to be compiled into a Christmas special.
Her alter ego Geraldine 'has been writing and delivering monthly sermons to her parishioners via Zoom'.
The Reverend will be back on screens as Dawn French dons a dog collar once more.
The actress has revealed how she's struggling to come to terms with her friend's death.
Full disclosure: we’re a little bit in love with Dawn French. Anyway, the star of The Vicar of Dibley has opened up about her own sexual adventures in a recent interview – and has revealed that she’s even had the odd lesbian fantasy from time to time.