Quick Summary
After being released from prison, Tracey returns home where Sharon greets her and offers her a position in the school kitchen as a job. Meanwhile, Dorien’s gambling addiction has left her financially unable to meet her rent obligations for the month.
About This Program ✦
The Chief, the Cook, His Mum and Her Lodger is a programme formatted as an episode. It falls under the generic label of “episode” and is presented as a standalone instalment within the series. When Tracey walks out of prison, she is met by Sharon, who greets her back home and immediately offers her a position working in the school kitchen. The invitation is meant to give Tracey a fresh start and a steady income as she adjusts to life outside. At the same time, Dorien is struggling with a gambling addiction that has left her financially crippled. Because of her habit, she finds herself unable to meet her rent obligations, putting her in a precarious housing situation. Both storylines unfold together, highlighting Tracey’s attempt to rebuild her life with Sharon’s help while Dorien faces the consequences of her compulsive betting. The episode juxtaposes these two personal challenges, showing how each character copes with the pressures of their respective circumstances.
Birds of a Feather broadcasts on That's TV 2 at 9:30pm, Friday, 6 February 2026.