Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

The snooty King and his Queen, Marigold, make a self‑appointed visit to a dinner in the castle. While there they sample the cooking prepared by Nanny Plum, enjoying her fare. The meal consists of Nanny Plum’s dishes, and the couple partakes with evident satisfaction.

The programme titled “Dinner Party” is presented as a single episode within its series. Classified simply as a programme, it falls under the episode genre. Though brief, the piece centres on a domestic gathering set against a regal backdrop, offering viewers a snapshot of a royal household’s evening routine and its accompanying customs. In this episode, the King and his consort, Queen Marigold, who are portrayed as rather snooty, take the initiative to attend a dinner at the castle. Rather than being formally invited, they essentially invite themselves to the banquet, where the focus shifts to the meal prepared by the household’s cook, Nanny Plum, and sample the dishes. The setting for the meal is the castle’s dining hall, providing a grand yet intimate atmosphere for the royal pair. Nanny Plum’s cooking is presented as the centrepiece of the evening, with the King and Queen taking the opportunity to taste the fare. Their interaction with the food forms the core of the narrative. Throughout the short episode, the emphasis remains on the simple act of sharing a meal. By allowing the aristocratic King and Queen to sample Nanny Plum’s dishes, the programme highlights a moment of domestic routine within a royal context. No further events are depicted beyond this dinner gathering. The scene concludes without any additional plot developments.