A Vicar's Life - Season 1 - Episode 5
In Shropshire, Fr Matthew Stafford is determined to meet the needs of an increasingly ageing population and finds time to visit a couple struggling with dementia. In Hereford, Fr Matthew Cashmore ministers to the other end of the age spectrum in Hereford, joining the local team of street pastors who take care those needing help after a heavy night out. In the Black Mountains, vicar Nicholas Lowton keeps a check on the elderly in his scattered parish and visits a local lunch club initiative that has made a real difference to people's lives. Narrated by Jan Ravens.
About A Vicar's Life
Title: A Vicar's Life
First Air Date: 2018-01-12
Last Air Date: 2018-02-16
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Scotland, BBC Studios
Synopsis
A Vicar's Life goes behind the scenes of the lives of country vicars at the heart of the rural community in the stunning Herefordshire countryside. From opening fêtes to marrying local couples, vicars are knitted into the fabric of country life, acting as a pillar of support in times of crisis and personal sorrow. Each episode features stories from across the county giving a closer perspective on rural life, as seen through the eyes of the church. Village fetes, shooting drives, and local issues - all served up with a heavy dose of humour, charity, and inspiring local leadership.
