Dinnerladies facts for kids
Dinnerladies was a funny TV show from Britain. It was a sitcom, which means it was a comedy show about everyday situations. The show was created by and starred Victoria Wood, a very famous British comedian. It had 16 episodes and was shown on the BBC from 1998 to 2000.
About Dinnerladies
The story of Dinnerladies takes place in the canteen of a made-up factory called HWD Components. This factory was supposed to be in Manchester, a big city in England. The show followed the daily lives of the people who worked in this canteen for two years. It showed their friendships, their funny problems, and how they dealt with each other.
Meet the Characters
The show had many memorable characters. They were divided into different groups based on where they worked in the factory.
Canteen Staff
These characters worked directly in the factory canteen:
- Bren: Played by Victoria Wood, she was a main character.
- Tony: Played by Andrew Dunn.
- Dolly: Played by Thelma Barlow.
- Jean: Played by Anne Reid.
- Twinkle: Played by Maxine Peake.
- Anita: Played by Shobna Gulati.
Factory Staff
These characters worked in other parts of the factory but often visited the canteen:
- Stan: Played by Duncan Preston.
- Philippa: Played by Celia Imrie.
- Mr Michael: Played by Christopher Greet.
- Jane: Played by Sue Devaney.
Other Characters
These characters appeared sometimes and added to the fun:
- Petula Gordino: Played by Julie Walters.
- "Big Glen" Glenda: Played by Sue Cleaver.
- Steve Greengrass: Played by Steve Huison.
