Last night's Fleabag has raised a hell of a lot of questions. Like, will Fleabag ever go to church again on Sundays? Has she actually been banned from the church? Will Olivia Colman and the man she can't remember the name of live together happily ever after? Will The Hot Priest turn his back on God, eventually, for Fleabag? Will Claire and Klare become the ultimate power couple? And, most importantly, just how much money was spent on the CGI fox at the end of the episode? (Hopefully not a lot.)
But these are not the questions everyone is asking Google, apparently. As we reported last week, according to Google trends, ‘can priests get married?’ spiked, with searches up 170% in the UK. (And don’t think it’s to do with The Hot Priest? Think again, because searches for ‘priest from Fleabag’ also shot up 400%.) So, following last night's instalment, we had a little nosey to see what everyone else is asking the internet. And, because we're nice like that, we've answered ALL the questions for you.
Why is Fleabag called Fleabag?
Ah, yes. Good question. (That we didn't know the answer to until we Googled it, tbh.)
'I ... wanted something that would create an immediate subtext for the character,' creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge told Decider. 'So, calling her Fleabag, calling the show Fleabag, gives the subtext of 'Fleabaggy-ness.'
If that doesn't make sense, it's apparently Phoebe's family nickname.
What is Fleabag about?
(Do we have to answer this?) It's all about our favourite sex-obsessed, angry anti-herorine Fleabag - and the consquences following some of the (ill-advised) decisions she makes.
Who is The Hot Priest?
Ah, now we're talking. The Hot Priest is played by Andrew Scott. You might also know him as Moriarty in Sherlock.
Is The Hot Priest aka Andrew Scott single?
Nope! The gay actor is in a long-term relationship, which is sad news for pretty much everyone lusting over him on screen.
Who wrote Fleabag?
Really... Our woman crush Wednesday, every Wednesday: Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She also produces Killing Eve, which you might have heard of. Next question, please!
Can priests marry?
Good question, actually. Well, let’s break it down. In the Catholic church, not really. Exceptions, on a case-by-case basis, are sometimes made for priests who got married before they converted to Catholicism. (But they cannot climb the career ladder to become bishops.) However, you can't tie the knot after you become a Catholic priest. (Not looking good for The Hot Priest and Fleabag waltzing down the aisle, tbh.) It’s a different story in Anglicanism and Protestantism, which in general do not require celibacy of its clergy and allow clerical marriage.
What was the song at the end of Fleabag?
Again, another good question! The song which you probably mean is This Feeling by Alabama Shakes. Listen below.
How did Fleabag end?
Ah, come on now! That would be telling. (But, skip to the end of this gallery about The Hot Priest and Fleabag's best moments, and you'll work it out...)
All The Best Moments Between Fleabag And The Hot Priest
1 of 43'So hot!'
Where it all began... Fleabag and her sister agreeing that The Hot Priest is in fact hot after the first time they meet him.
2 of 43'So you're a cool priest now then?'
'So you're a cool priest now then?'
3 of 43THP then inviting over Fleabag for a cup of tea, only then to crack out the M&S canned G&T. (The store has since said sales have gone up by 24%)
THP then inviting over Fleabag for a cup of tea, only then to crack out the M&S canned G&T. (The store has since said sales have gone up by 24%)
4 of 43The first sign they were meant to be... 'I haven't been asked a question in 45 minutes' cue The Hot Priest asking, 'So, what do you do?' before she can even finish her sentence.
The first sign they were meant to be... 'I haven't been asked a question in 45 minutes' cue The Hot Priest asking, 'So, what do you do?' before she can even finish her sentence.
5 of 43Absolute power move, flirting with The Hot Priest after going to church literally just to see him.
Absolute power move, flirting with The Hot Priest after going to church literally just to see him.
6 of 43The painting falling down when she says she doesn't believe in God.
The painting falling down when she says she doesn't believe in God. Cue THP shouting, 'I love it when he does that!'
7 of 43THP: 'You were in my prayers last night.' Fleabag: 'Likewise.'
THP: 'You were in my prayers last night.'Fleabag: 'Likewise.'
8 of 43The look of realisation when she utters: 'Oh God, I fancy a priest'
The look of realisation when she utters: 'Oh God, I fancy a priest'
9 of 43THE INVESTIGATION AS TO WHETHER PRIESTS CAN HAVE SEX BEGINS.
THE INVESTIGATION AS TO WHETHER PRIESTS CAN HAVE SEX BEGINS.
10 of 43'Do you really want to fuck the priest, or do you want to fuck God?'
Fiona Shaw making a guest apperance from Killing Eve as Fleabag's therapist.'Do you really want to fuck the priest, or do you want to fuck God?' 'Can you fuck God?''Oh yes.'(She correctly predicts what is going to happen too, all powers to Fiona Shaw.)
11 of 43Fleabag: 'She orgasmed when she finished it.' The Hot Priest: 'Whatever gets you there.'
Fleabag: 'Don't say it, don't say it. She actually orgasmed when she finished it. I just said it, appaently.'The Hot Priest: 'Whatever gets you there.'
12 of 43'Arm touch, oooh.'
'Arm touch, oooh.'
13 of 43'I can't believe I’m asking this, but can I get that coconut back? They’re actually on hire. I’m not sure if all of them are real, which is morally a bit dubious actually.'
'I can't believe I'm asking this, but can I get that coconut back? They're actually on hire. I'm not sure if all of them are real, which is morally a bit dubious actually.' (The disappointment on her face that he hasn't asked for something else is v sad.)
14 of 43The Hot Priest being scared of foxes.
The Hot Priest being scared of foxes.
15 of 43WHEN HE BREAKS THE FIFTH WALL AND NOTICES FLEABAG TALKING TO THE AUDIENCE. ALL THE PROOF THAT THEY ARE MEANT TO BE. Also excruciatingly awkward.
WHEN HE BREAKS THE FIFTH WALL AND NOTICES FLEABAG TALKING TO THE AUDIENCE. ALL THE PROOF THAT THEY ARE MEANT TO BE. Also excruciatingly awkward.
16 of 43Fleabag helping The Hot Priest choose his robes. Couple goals.
Fleabag helping The Hot Priest choose his robes. Couple goals.
17 of 43'HIS NECK!'
'HIS NECK!'
18 of 43The Hot Priest laughing to himself after Fleabag gets up to say 'I sometimes worry I wouldn't be much of a feminist if I had bigger tits.'
The Hot Priest laughing to himself after Fleabag gets up to say 'I sometimes worry I wouldn't be much of a feminist if I had bigger tits.'
19 of 43'And then, for some reason, I was thinking about your tits which kind of ruined it.'
'And then, for some reason, I was thinking about your tits which kind of ruined it.'
20 of 43'I think you played with my guinea pig quite enough.'
'I think you played with my guinea pig quite enough.'
21 of 43'I can't read a Winnie The Pooh quote without crying. Fuck.'
'I can't read a Winnie The Pooh quote without crying. Fuck.'
22 of 43Piglet.
Piglet.
23 of 43'Sometimes, I worry I'm only in it for the outfits.'
'Sometimes, I worry I'm only in it for the outfits.'
24 of 43That confession scene.
That confession scene.
25 of 43When the sexual tension is finally broken, only for Fleabag to freak out whether he is wearing a skirt AND trousers.
When the sexual tension is finally broken, only for Fleabag to freak out whether he is wearing a skirt AND trousers.
26 of 43Olivia Colman eloquently shrieking that The Hot Priest a cunt (as soon as he leaves, obviously) when he says he can't officiate their weddding.
Olivia Colman eloquently shrieking that The Hot Priest a cunt (as soon as he leaves, obviously) when he says he can't officiate their weddding.
27 of 43'Please don't come to the church, I mean that with the greatest of compliments.'
'Please don't come to the church, I mean that with the greatest of compliments.'
28 of 43'Nine times?'
'Nine times?'
29 of 43'I can't have sex with you because I'll fall in love with, and while I won't burst into flames, my life will be fucked.'
'I can't have sex with you because I'll fall in love with, and while I won't burst into flames, my life will be fucked.'
30 of 43'We're going to have sex, aren't we? Mm, yeah'
'We're going to have sex, aren't we? Mm, yeah'
31 of 43The inevitable happens, obviously. Oh God.
The inevitable happens, obviously. Oh God.
32 of 43'I just... can't believe you did that.'
'I just... can't believe you did that.'
33 of 43*casually undercover snogging at the wedding*
casually undercover snogging at the wedding
34 of 43'You have lipstick all over your face!' 'Oh, fucking hell.'
'You have lipstick all over your face!' 'Oh, fucking hell.'
35 of 43THP: 'I don't know what this feeling is' Fleabag: 'Is it God, or is it me?' UGH.
THP: 'I don't know what this feeling is'Fleabag: 'Is it God, or is it me?'UGH.
36 of 43Awkwardly pretending they don't know each other - let alone have had sex, you guys! - at the wedding. V awks for all involved!
Awkwardly pretending they don't know each other - let alone have had sex, you guys! - at the wedding. V awks for all involved!
37 of 43Literally annoucing to everyone, 'Whew. Fuck me, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night.'
Literally annoucing to everyone, 'Whew. Fuck me, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night.'
38 of 43'It's God, isn't it?' MY. HEART. CAN'T. GO. ON.
'It's God, isn't it?'MY. HEART. CAN'T. GO. ON. </3
39 of 43'The worst thing is that I fucking love you. I love you. No, let's just leave that out there for a second on its own.'
'The worst thing is that I fucking love you. I love you. No, let's just leave that out there for a second on its own.'
40 of 43Not a best moment (probably the worst moment of my life) but there we go, it has to be included on the list.
'It'll pass.'Not a best moment (probably the worst moment of my life) but there we go, it has to be included on the list.
41 of 43'See you Sunday? I'm joking, you are never, ever allowed in my church again.'
'See you Sunday? I'm joking, you are never, ever allowed in my church again.'
42 of 43'I love you too.'
'I love you too.'Help, the tears. They won't stop falling from my eyes.
43 of 43'He went that way.'
'He went that way.'
Where is Dollner Avenue?
So, just where was Fleabag going at the end of the episode?! (Probably so she could cry her eyes out in private.)
Ah, upon further inspection, we don't think it exists. Instead, it looks like it was a touching tribute to Fleabag editor Gary Dollner. Aw!
Where is Fleabag filmed?
London! More specifically, Dartmouth Park. Fleabag’s location manager Ian Hutchinson previously told local press outlet Kentish Towner why they settled on that area to film. 'In the first creative meeting with Phoebe and the director [Harry Bradbeer], we all felt that Fleabag’s ‘family’ should all live in a community, near each other,' he said. 'I looked at Richmond and Barnet but Dartmouth Park was perfect – the moment the director came to the area, he said: “This is where Fleabag lives."'