dinnerladies

dinnerladies (1998-2000)

EndedScripted showComedy

dinnerladies is a British sitcom which aired on BBC 1 from 1998-2000. It was created, written and co-produced by Victoria Wood.

The series is set entirely in the canteen of HWD Components, a fictional factory in Manchester and featured the caterers and regular customers as the main characters.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Toast
Season 2Episode 1030 min

Toast

Having taken a variety of drugs to get her to relax - including Stan's cat powders - Bren leaves the canteen for the Totally Trivial studios. The ladies tune into the quiz to find she hasn't made it.

Jan 27, 2000

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S02E10ToastJan 27, 2000
S02E09GravyJan 20, 2000
S02E08ChristineJan 13, 2000
S02E07MinnelliumDec 30, 1999
S02E06ChristmasDec 24, 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'dinnerladies' premiere?

'dinnerladies' premiered on November 12, 1998.

Who created the TV show 'dinnerladies'?

'dinnerladies' was created by Victoria Wood.

What genre does the TV show 'dinnerladies' belong to?

'dinnerladies' belongs to the genre of sitcom.

Where is the TV show 'dinnerladies' set?

'dinnerladies' is set in a factory canteen in Manchester, England.

Who plays the lead character in 'dinnerladies'?

The lead character in 'dinnerladies' is played by Victoria Wood, who portrays Bren.

What is the main premise of 'dinnerladies'?

'dinnerladies' revolves around the lives of the canteen staff and their interactions with each other and the customers.

Who is the manager of the canteen in 'dinnerladies'?

Tony, played by Andrew Dunn, is the manager of the canteen in 'dinnerladies'.

Which actress plays the role of Dolly in 'dinnerladies'?

Dolly is portrayed by Thelma Barlow in 'dinnerladies'.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'dinnerladies'?

The first season of 'dinnerladies' consisted of six episodes.

Who plays Bren's mother in 'dinnerladies'?

Julie Walters plays Bren's mother in 'dinnerladies'.

Which character is known for her love of knitting in 'dinnerladies'?

Petula Gordino, played by Celia Imrie, is known for her love of knitting in 'dinnerladies'.

What is the name of the catering company in 'dinnerladies'?

The catering company in 'dinnerladies' is called "HWD Components."

Which character is known for her sarcastic humor in 'dinnerladies'?

Twinkle, portrayed by Maxine Peake, is known for her sarcastic humor in 'dinnerladies'.

Who wrote the theme song for 'dinnerladies'?

The theme song for 'dinnerladies' was written and performed by Victoria Wood.

Which character is known for her obsession with cleanliness in 'dinnerladies'?

Anita, played by Shobna Gulati, is known for her obsession with cleanliness in 'dinnerladies'.

What is the running time of each episode of 'dinnerladies'?

Each episode of 'dinnerladies' has a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Cast

Anne Reid

Anne Reid

plays Jean
Andrew Dunn

Andrew Dunn

plays Tony
Sue Devaney

Sue Devaney

plays Jane
Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake

plays Twinkle
Shobna Gulati

Shobna Gulati

plays Anita
Thelma Barlow

Thelma Barlow

plays Dolly
Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

plays Philippa
Julie Walters

Julie Walters

plays Petula Gordeno
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Characters

Jean

Jean

played by Anne Reid
Tony

Tony

played by Andrew Dunn
Jane

Jane

played by Sue Devaney
Twinkle

Twinkle

played by Maxine Peake
Anita

Anita

played by Shobna Gulati
Dolly

Dolly

played by Thelma Barlow
Philippa

Philippa

played by Celia Imrie
Petula Gordeno

Petula Gordeno

played by Julie Walters
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