{"product_id":"book-yhzm","title":"dinnerladies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete TV soundtracks of \u003ci\u003ed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003einnerladies\u003c\/i\u003e, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Brilliant, even with just the audio.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Customer Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Incredibly funny! These show the genius writing of Victoria Wood. As funny here as in the TV. Genius casting. Simply perfect.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Customer Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this wonderful celebration of one of the nation's best-loved TV shows, discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content as well as a deep dive into the life and work of comedian and creator, Victoria Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 episodes across two seasons of the classic sit-com \u003cb\u003edinnerladies\u003c\/b\u003e follows the lives of the staff of the canteen at Manchester factory HWD Components. Written by and starring \u003cb\u003eVictoria Wood,\u003c\/b\u003e the audio soundtrack of these classic TV episodes are brilliantly funny, with the jokes flying as thick and as fast as granary torpedoes. Along with the day-to-day feeding the faces of folk, the canteen staff Bren, Twink, Jean (and all the others!) have to contend with the arrival of a Royal on site, a Japanese-themed party complete with costumes, and the controversial delivery of new uniforms… Featuring an all-star cast including \u003cb\u003eCelia Imrie\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJulie Walters\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMaxine Peake\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis complete series collection is accompanied by two bonus documentaries: During the making of her much-loved sitcom \u003ci\u003edinnerladies\u003c\/i\u003e, Victoria Wood recorded her own personal audio diary, talking not just about the show she was writing and starring in but with thoughts and reminiscences across her whole career. In \u003cb\u003eVictoria Wood: Loose Chippings \u003c\/b\u003eher biographer, writer and journalist Jasper Rees delves into Victoria's private archive, including never-before-broadcast stand-up and songs, and treasures such as the previously-thought lost song that launched her career on ITVs \u003ci\u003eNew Faces\u003c\/i\u003e as well as her first ever concert as a student in Birmingham University that lay hidden for 50 years. In\u003cb\u003e Victoria Wood: From Soup to Nuts\u003c\/b\u003e, Rebecca Front explores Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs using Victoria's own archives. With unprecedented access to her own boxes of battered cassette tapes, this is a chance to hear some wonderful stand-up comedy, characters and songs, mixed with a look back at what made Victoria Wood so funny and so universally loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together the very best of dinnerladies and a celebration of its iconic creator, Victoria Wood this collection is a must listen for any fan of the laugh-out-loud comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003edinnerladies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Victoria Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirected by Geoff Posner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBren - Victoria Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDolly - Thelma Barlow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTony - Andrew Dunn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnita - Shobna Gulati\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippa - Celia Imrie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwinkle - Maxine Peake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStan - Duncan Preston\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean - Anne Reid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetula - Julie Walters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Pamela - Richenda Carey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuke of Danby - Simon Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClint - Ken Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnie - Thora Hird\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim - Eric Sykes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr Timothy\/Mr Michael - Christopher Geet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiffany - Ann-Louise Grimshaw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr Tashimoto - Eiji Kusuhara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugo - Adam Leese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeith - Peter Lorenzelli\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabs - Kate Robbins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob - Jack Smethurst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecretary - Sue Devaney\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMan in queue - David Hatton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicola Bodeux - Sue Wallace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalcolm - Ozzie Sue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC One, 1998-2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eVictoria Wood: Loose Chippings\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Geoff Posner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented by Jasper Rees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14th Dec 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eVictoria Wood: From Soup to Nuts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by David Tyler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive Producer Geoff Posner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented by Rebecca Front\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 18th - 25th May 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67898269237552,"sku":"BDyhzm","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/yhzm-Square-cover.webp?v=1790788298","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-yhzm","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}