This new drama from the makers of Bad Girls and Footballers’ Wives is the story of ex-cons Ellie, Hannah, Josie and Shoo who in last night’s first of seven episodes, embarked on the final stage of their long-held plan to retire from a life of crime and live in luxury in Barbados.

It started out believably/cleverly enough as the girls pulled off a con trick on Ellie’s nasty husband Roy to the tune of £3 mill, so while he was being nicked – which they’d set up – the girls headed to the airport, happy and rich, to await their friend Mandy who was supposed to bring them their passports on a flight in from Manchester… Read more & comment »

Following the fortunes of Ellie, Hannah, Shoo and Josie, Hope Springs, starring Alex Kingston, Sian Reeves, Christine Bottomley and Vinette Robinson, is a quirky and funny new drama for BBC One about four fabulous ex-cons trying to go straight.

It is a sparklingly modern fish-out-of-water comedy-drama about losing millions, falling in love in unlikely places and chasing your dreams. But, most of all, it’s about finding a real family among friends.

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