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Wikipedia article




'The Stretford Wives' is a British drama film made by the BBC. It was first broadcast on BBC One in August 2002. It was written by 'Shameless' writer Danny Brocklehurst and directed by Peter Webber.

Plot



The film revolves around the lives of three sisters – played by Fay Ripley, Claire Rushbrook, and Lindsey Coulson – who live in Stretford, Greater Manchester, England.

Cast



* Fay Ripley as Donna Massey Brent

* Claire Rushbrook as Elaine Massey Simmons

* Lindsey Coulson as Lynda Massey Richards

* Rita Tushingham as Marilyn Massey

* Mark Frost as Billy Brent

* Joe Dixon as Dave McCarthy

* Adrian Rawlins as Frank Foster

Reception



Critical reception

It won critical acclaim from 'The Times' and 'The Independent', although reviews in some local papers were not so favourable.

Viewership

The programme was watched by 5.7 million viewers.

Home media



It has not been released on DVD.

References




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