Pull up a chair and grab a plate – you're invited to the very first episode of dinnerlads, the podcast that lovingly revisits every episode of Victoria Wood’s iconic sitcom dinnerladies.

In this debut episode, your host Matt sets the table with a warm introduction to the series, the characters we’ll come to know and love, and the unique mix of comedy, heart, and very British chaos that made dinnerladies a cult classic. We take a detailed (but never too serious) look at Series 1, Episode 1: Monday, where new starter Bren tries to settle in amongst toast obsessions, slightly suspicious meat orders, and an over-familiar manager with a banana.

Expect a mix of affectionate analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a few personal memories from the canteen. Whether you’re a long-time fan or brand new to the show, Dinnerlads is your perfect side dish for a bit of nostalgic joy.

In this episode:

• 🥪 What makes dinnerladies so special?
• 📺 Episode summary and first impressions
• 🧤 Our favourite lines and standout moments
• 🍽️ A look at the cast of characters (and what’s cooking on the hotplate)
• 🎭 Victoria Wood’s writing and the themes introduced in this first ep

Follow along, join the conversation, and don’t forget to bring your tabard.

This podcast includes short clips from the television series dinnerladies for the purposes of review, commentary, and discussion. These clips are used under the UK’s fair dealing provisions within the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, which allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for the purposes of criticism, review, and reporting current events. dinnerlads is a fan project created with admiration for Victoria Wood’s work and the incredible cast and crew behind the series. All rights to the original programme, characters, and audio remain with their respective copyright holders.

This podcast contains audio clips from the original series, used under fair dealing provisions for the purposes of criticism and review. All clips remain copyright their respective owners. dinnerladies was written by Victoria Wood, and is a Pozzitive Television and Good Fun production.

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