The Stretford Wives
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The Stretford Wives is a British drama film made by the BBC. It was first broadcast on BBC One in August 2002[1] and has not been released on DVD. 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.
Written by Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst and directed by Peter Webber (Girl With a Pearl Earring), it won critical acclaim from The Times and The Independent,[2] although reviews in some local papers were not so favourable.[3] The programme was watched by 5.7 million viewers.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "The Year in Drama: August 2002". Drama Best of 2002. BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/bestof2002/august.shtml. Retrieved 2006-09-17.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Thomas (2002-08-22). "Last Night's Television". The Independent. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020822/ai_n12638952. Retrieved 2008-01-10.[dead link]
- ^ Jackson, Eric (2002-08-22). "In My View – Stretford Wives". Manchester Evening News. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/s/17/17530_in_my_view__stretford_wives.html. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
- ^ Deans, Jason (2008-08-22). "Bond shakes off Ripley drama". MediaGuardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2002/aug/22/overnights. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
