Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati and Julie Walters lead the cast of ‘Dinnerladies‘ as Brenda, Anita and Petula.
Main cast
- BrendaVictoria Wood1–2Main
- PetulaJulie Walters1–2Main
- AnitaShobna Gulati1–2Main
- DollyThelma Barlow1–2Main
- TwinkleMaxine Peake1–2Main
- JeanAnne Reid1–2Main
- TonyAndrew Dunn1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Philippa MoorcroftCelia Imrie1–2Supp
- Stan MeadowcroftStephen Tompkinson1Supp
- Mr. BramsonDuncan Preston1–2Supp
- Bren’s motherMaggie Jones1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- CynthiaPatricia Brake1Guest
- HeatherLill Roughley2Guest
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About this cast
‘Dinnerladies’ (1998–2000) is a British sitcom written by and starring Victoria Wood, set in the canteen of a fictional factory in Manchester. The main cast includes Victoria Wood as Brenda, Julie Walters as Petula, and Shobna Gulati as Anita, with supporting roles from Thelma Barlow, Celia Imrie, and Anne Reid.
FAQs
Who plays Brenda in Dinnerladies?
Brenda is played by Victoria Wood.
How many series of Dinnerladies are there?
Two series, broadcast in 1998 and 2000.
Is Julie Walters in Dinnerladies?
Yes, she plays Petula, one of the main canteen staff.
Who wrote Dinnerladies?
The show was written by Victoria Wood, who also starred as Brenda.
Where was Dinnerladies filmed?
The series was recorded at the BBC’s Pebble Mill studios in Birmingham, with exterior location shots in the city.
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