Why is parish life such a rich source of comedy? Vicar and comedian explains the joke

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Who's your favourite comedy clergyman? The Vicar of Dibley or perhaps the priests of Father Ted?

Esther spoke to real-life vicar Tom Kennar, whose fictional books, The Parish Life, explore the funny, chaotic and all-too-familiar realities of church life.

Released on 10 Nov 2026

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