The sketches featuring Acorn Antiques were a recurring part of the show, with the following actors playing the main roles:
* Dawn French as Geraldine, the Vicar of Dibley
* Emma Chambers as Alice Tinker, the naive and sweet shop assistant
* Gary Waldhorn as David, the somewhat clueless manager
* Roger Lloyd-Pack as Brian, the grumpy and cynical store assistant
The Acorn Antiques sketches became incredibly popular and helped launch "The Vicar of Dibley" to success.