BBC Vicar of Dibley cast now from unrecognisable star to tragic early deaths
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The Vicar of Dibley is a Christmas classic and down the country, but behind the scenes lies heartbreaking tragedy for some of the cast. Dawn French stars as a vicar who injects new life into a sleepy village. And while the conservative parish council aren't overly pleased with the new female appointment at first, snooty David Horton and his comrades soon fall in love with Geraldine Granger.
From foul-mouthed farmer Owen Nesbitt to gormless verger Alice Tinker, the 1990s show is packed with memorable characters and hilarious moments, from comedy falls to quick witted quips. The legendary programme began in 1994 and ran for four seasons, with countless Christmas specials still aired each time the festive season comes around.
Sadly, many of the real men and women behind the iconic characters of The Vicar of Dibley are no longer with us. We take a look at what happened to the cast after the show ended... 'No no no no... yes' was loveable, bumbling Trevor's catchphrase which was much imitated and made him one of the show's most popular characters. Actor Jim made his name performing Shakespeare in the theatre and went onto enjoy a successful career in television and film.
Talented Jim, who was 89 when he died in March 2021, was an accomplished songwriter too, penning the Herman's Hermits 1960s pop hit Mrs Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Married twice, he had sons Daniel and Harry and daughters Sally and Maudie.
Sadly, Trevor was diagnosed with dementia in 2009, but he appeared in the 2015 Vicar of Dibley Comic Relief Special. However, by 2017 the illness was advanced, so he retired from acting and was living in a nursing home in Yeovil. He later died on 8 March 2021, aged 89. When the news of his death was announced, Dawn French paid this simple tribute: "Night Trev. I love you.".
