[John Whitworth]

Those are not puddings, Jayne. We know what puddings are. Jam roly-poly, treacle pudding, rhubarb crumble, stuff like that.

[Jayne Osborn]

Yep, I suppose you're right, John. Ours are puddings, the posh French ones are desserts.

Let's not forget rice pudding, baked egg custard and Spotted Dick!

[John Whitworth]

How could one forget Spotted Dick? There is excellent stuff on true English puddings in the work of Patrick O'Brian.

[Gail White]

When it comes to desserts, the Italians have it all over the rest of the world, since they are the only people who can make proper tiramisu.