MS. Arthur is a fictional character from the British television show 'The Vicar of Dibley'. She is portrayed by actress Dawn French and is the main character of the show. She is a female vicar who is appointed to the small village of Dibley, where she brings her own unique brand of humor and wit to the parish. The BEA in the crossword solution is an abbreviation for Beatrice, which is the name of Ms. Arthur's mother.