

50 minSeason 3 • Episode 4
LatestTrudi, Jessica, Katie and Siobhan are united in grief following the death of a loved one. However, emotions run high at the funeral and, with so many questions left unanswered, grief turns to anger and a bitter row ensues, causing a huge rift between the friends. Despite the bad feelings that have developed between them, will Trudi, Jessica, Katie and Siobhan get the happy ending they deserve?
Follows the lives of four female friends and their involvement in an array of marital and extramarital relationships.
Acting
Sarah Parish and Orla Brady bring devastating nuance to messy women.
Writing
Balances melodrama with genuine moral weight — rare for this genre.
Production
Glossy London settings make bad decisions look expensive.
Creators
S.J. Clarkson, Lowri Glain, Kate O'Riordan, Rachel Anthony
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pre-dating the American remake by five years, this original British version was notably bleaker and refused to redeem its characters as neatly.
S.J. Clarkson directed early episodes before becoming Marvel's first female director; her visual imprint elevated the show beyond standard soap.