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The After-Dinner

In and Out of the Kitchen Series 3
Episode 3 of 6

Damien's mother comes to stay unexpectedly and sets about re-ordering the house. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014.

The tranquillity of the Trench household is breached once again when Damien's mother calls to say she's coming to stay while Damien's father is on a silent retreat.

No sooner has she arrived than she starts setting about trying to be helpful, which only irritates Damien more.

So he's forced to spend some time away by accepting the offer of an after-dinner speaking engagement, something he's never tried before...

Sitcom written by and starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench and his partner Anthony.

Damien Trench ...... Miles Jupp
Anthony ...... Justin Edwards
Ian Frobisher ...... Philip Fox
Damien's mother ...... Selina Cadell
Jennifer ...... Priyanga Burford
Heckler ...... David Seddon
Nigel Thingummy ...... Michael Bertenshaw

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014.

3 days left to listen

25 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 May 2026 23:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Damien Trench Miles Jupp
Anthony Justin Edwards
Ian Frobisher Philip Fox
Damien's Mother Selina Cadell
Jennifer Priyanga Burford
Heckler David Seddon
Nigel Thingummy Michael Bertenshaw
Producer Sam Michell
Writer Miles Jupp

Broadcasts

  • Mon 17 Feb 2014 11:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 11 Mar 2018 19:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 16 Mar 2018 07:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 Mar 2018 17:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 Mar 2018 22:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 17 Mar 2018 05:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 3 Jan 2020 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 31 Oct 2022 07:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 31 Oct 2022 17:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 1 Nov 2022 05:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Nov 2022 12:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Sep 2024 08:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Sep 2024 13:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Sep 2024 19:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 24 Sep 2024 03:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 10 May 2026 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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