dinnerlads

About dinnerlads

Welcome to dinnerlads – a warm, crispy rewatch podcast dedicated to Victoria Wood’s classic sitcom, dinnerladies. Each week, we revisit every episode from the canteen, serving up laughs, hot takes, and gravy-thick appreciation for one of Britain’s best-loved comedies. Grab 7 rounds of white, a coffee and join us on the fire escape. 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. Full attributions are provided in individual episode show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Nic Chambers-Parkes

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 Oct 2025

Latest episode

29 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Ep 6 - Nightshift

   Pull up a chair and grab a plate – Dinnerlads is back with another nostalgic serving of Victoria Wood’s iconic sitcom, dinnerladies. And it's come early, to help celebrate New Year! In this episode, Tim, Nic, Matt and Dom wrap up Series 1 with Episode 6: Toast – a finale filled with workplace chaos, emotional undercurrents, and one of the most mysterious plot points in sitcom history: what on earth do HWD Components actually do? This week’s chat is equal parts heartfelt and hilariously baffled. The lads make a final attempt to decode the mythical operations of HWD Components (spoiler: still no idea), celebrate the arrival of temporary canteen supervisor Nicola in all her clipboarded glory, and explore how Victoria Wood uses a deceptively simple storyline to set up the emotional tone for Series 2. In this episode: 🏭 One last deep dive into the eternal mystery of HWD Components - those Belgian feeder tubes have a lot to answer for 📝 Temporary supervisor Nicola: her management style, her impact on the team, and her enduring place in the dinnerladies universe 🔥 The rising tensions and emotional beats that make Toast a surprisingly powerful series finale 💬 Favourite quotes, throwaway gems, and why even a toast-based incident can be iconic in Wood’s hands 🎙️ Final reflections on Series 1 Pop the kettle on, grab something lightly singed, and join us for one last trip to the Series 1 canteen – where even a temporary supervisor can leave a lasting mark. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Ep 5 - Party

   Pull up a chair and grab a plate – Dinnerlads is back with another nostalgic serving of Victoria Wood’s iconic sitcom, dinnerladies. In this episode, Tim, Nic, Matt and Dom dive into Series 1, Episode 5: Party – a fan-favourite packed with razor-sharp quotes, questionable personal grooming choices, and enough romantic complexity to power an entire canteen’s worth of gossip. This week’s chat is a lively one: the lads revel in the sheer volume of brilliant one-liners (even by Victoria Wood’s standards), marvel at the confidence required to wear an aftershave named after yourself, and unpack the often messy, often tender web of relationships running through the episode. From Bren and Tony’s emotional near-misses to Petula’s perpetual chaos, nothing escapes the Dinnerlads’ attention. In this episode: 💬 Quotes, quotes, quotes – and why Party might be one of the most quotable episodes of the series 🧴 The audacity of wearing aftershave with your own name on it ❤️ The emotional complexity woven beneath the jokes, misunderstandings and almost-moments 🎉 How Victoria Wood captures the awkward joy of a workplace party better than anyone 🎙️ Favourite lines, nostalgic moments, and a few inevitable, off-menu detours from Tim, Nic, Matt and Dom Pop the kettle on, grab a mini sausage roll, and join us for another trip back to the canteen – where every party comes with laughter, longing, and at least one questionable fragrance. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Ep 4 - He's getting a mood

   This week’s chat bubbles with warmth, laughter, and a few prime tangents, as the lads unpack how the factory’s collective mood swings power both the comedy and the tenderness of the episode. Along the way, they explore how Anne Reid helped set the stage for Victoria Wood’s early breakthroughs, imagine Dolly as the ultimate chaos agent in a local Facebook group, and take an unexpectedly affectionate look at Guildford. In this episode: 🎭 Anne Reid’s connection to Victoria Wood – and how it helped kick-start a legendary career 💬 Why Dolly would be exactly the sort of person wreaking polite-but-pointed havoc in your village Facebook group 📍 A wander through Guildford 😤 It's almost the end of the long time between Haloween and Christmas 🎙️ Favourite quotes, character moments, and the usual off-menu digressions from the Dinnerlads Pop the kettle on, grab a fairy cake, and join us for another trip back to the canteen – where even a bad mood comes with a laugh somewhere round the corner. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Ep3 - Where's my Clint?

   Pull up a chair and grab a plate – Dinnerlads is back with another nostalgic serving of Victoria Wood’s iconic sitcom, dinnerladies. In this episode, Matt, Nic, Tim and Dom dig into Series 1, Episode 3: Scandal – a canteen classic packed with sharp one-liners, a tabloid shocker involving Bren’s mum, and more awkward sympathy than you can shake a sausage at. This week’s chat serves up plenty of laughter and a few glorious tangents, as the lads pick apart the humour, timing, and heart behind Victoria Wood’s writing. Along the way, they take a detour into Come Fly With Me (thank you, Linda Baron), reflect on the daytime-TV era of Kilroy, and marvel at how dinnerladies managed to balance absurdity with genuine warmth – even when the scandal involves your mum and an 18-year-old. In this episode: 🍰 A buffet of one-liners – and how they build character as much as laughs ✈️ A tangent about Come Fly With Me, courtesy of guest star Linda Baron 📺 How Kilroy survived two decades, got derided by Tony, and somehow pulled bigger numbers when replaced by repeats 🎭 The scandal itself – and why Victoria Wood’s writing makes it tender, not tacky 🎙️ Favourite quotes, nostalgic moments, and a few off-menu digressions from the Dinnerlads Put the kettle on, grab a custard tart, and join us for another trip back to the canteen – where even a scandal comes with a side of sympathy. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Bonus Episode: Minor Celebs and Major Niçoise

   In this bonus episode, Dom takes the reins — and things quickly spiral from there (although most of that has been edited out). We’re swapping stories about the minor celebrities we’ve met (and has any of us mildly embarrassed ourselves in front of them?), and discovering which dinnerlady best captures each of our reactions. PLUS Matt delivers an impassioned reminder — courtesy of Stephen Fry — on how to properly pronounce Tuna Niçoise. It’s cultured chaos. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Ep2 - Fancy a bit of a bunk up?

   Pull up a chair and grab a plate – Dinnerlads returns with another serving of Victoria Wood’s classic sitcom, dinnerladies. This week, Matt, Nic, Dom and TIm take on Series 1, Episode 2: Royals — where the canteen is in chaos preparing for a brush with blue blood. There’s cleaning to be done, nerves to steady, and plenty of innuendo along the way. Expect the usual mix of affectionate analysis, quotes we can’t stop laughing at, and a few unexpected detours — including the life-changing power of good underwear and the proper Caribbean approach to bacon. Plus, Dom confesses a shocking truth about his feelings towards Stan (brace yourselves). In this episode: 🥔 Jacket potatoes and their practical uses according to Anita 👙 Why the right underwear matters – for any of life’s big moments 🚗 Dom admits he’s not Stan’s biggest fan 🥓 A surprisingly earnest discussion on the quality of Caribbean bacon 🎭 Royal protocol, nerves, and how Victoria Wood captured everyday pride with perfect timing So polish your badge, straighten your hairnet, and join us for another trip back to the canteen — where every day feels like a royal occasion (give or take a jacket potato). 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Bonus - Get to know the dinnerlads

   Pull up a chair in the canteen as we introduce ourselves — the dinnerlads, as well as Max (Nic and Tim's Labrador), who joined us for a surprise entry. After we dived into the first episode of dinnerladies, we wanted to step back and share who we are, why we’re doing this, and what to expect from the episodes to come as we chart all of the dinnerladies episodes. This one’s just us, chatting over a brew about how this podcast started, who we are and where we've come from. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and a little bit of randomness. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Ep1 - Getting up, getting out, getting going

   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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   19 Oct 2025

   Introducing dinnerlads - coming 1 December

   An episode-by-episode lookback at Victoria Wood's sitcom, dinnerladies. Coming to your podcast feed on 1 December with Episode 1 - Monday. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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