Birds of a Feather
After their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery, two sisters end up living together in a comfortable Essex home and trying to rebuild their lives. With money worries, family squabbles, and a flirtatious next-door neighbor stirring things up, everyday problems turn into sharp, often heartfelt comedy.
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Season 8
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E1
Trouble and Strife
When Sharon wrecks Tracey's bed, it is the final straw. She promises to get a job and make a contribution - especially with Tracey's baby on the way. A stint in an abattoir ends when she is sacked for stealing meat, but Dorien is looking for a cleaner.
Jan 5, 1998 -
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E2
The Essex Patient
Tracey and Sharon hit on a name for their new cleaning business: 'Maids of Ongar'. After a strenuous day's work though Sharon begins to feel ill.
Jan 12, 1998 -
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E3
Maids of Ongar
The girls are short of money, and go to see bank manager Martin Mann. But they suffer a bout of giggles after Tracey calls him 'Mr Mann', and he refuses to lend to the wives of bank robbers - particularly as he was the bank manager Darryl and Chris robbed.
Jan 19, 1998 -
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E4
Baggage
Sharon and Tracey attend a school reunion. Margie is still a bully, and Poxy Loxy is as leery as ever - though he does give Tracey a perfect chance to play a wicked prank. Meanwhile, Dorien meets someone from the past.
Jan 26, 1998 -
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E5
Can't Judge a Book
Chris comes up with a surprise, while Sharon's contentment is shattered by the medical advice all women dread—she's got to lose weight
Feb 2, 1998 -
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E6
Money
Tracey receives an endowment policy for Garth in the post, and finds herself facing a dilemma—should she hand the money over or take Sharon's advice and squander it on herself?
Feb 9, 1998
