I have been a fan of Victoria Wood's for over twenty years and I have always loved her work. 'dinnerladies' (for those pedantic people, it is supposed to be a small 'd') is proof that Victoria's work has been consistently good for her entire career. Over time she has honed her craft and she knows exactly for whom she is writing.
The castare absolutely superb, giving spot-on performances with magnificent comic timing. Thelma Barlow is a revelation!
'dinnerladies' is the last sitcom of it's kind. The days of the one-set, studio bound sitcoms were thought over, giving way to the more filmic and manic shows. It harks back to the days of 'Dad's Army' and 'Steptoe and Son' where eccentric characters and sharp dialogue were the keys to success.
Although I feel that the humour may be a little to Brit-centric at times, I don't complain because it is all part of its charm.moreless
