[5] In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen.

With Brian incapacitated after Kieren ran him over fleeing the robbery Pauline finds he is in debt to his suppliers and, to raise cash, encouraged by Dawn, hosts her first solo party which is a huge success.

Pauline enjoys hosting Dawn's hen party but Russell, over-awed by the wedding arrangements, seeks to call off the nuptials, being emboldened by a kindly Brian to save the situation.

Nita lies to the police to save Kieren whilst Pauline disappoints Johnny and Terry puts himself on the line for Steph.

Episode 5 (broadcast 1 August 2016) Three weeks have passed and Nita's son Richie has gone missing with his father's share of the stolen money.

Pauline lies to Johnny and then to Steph in an effort to keep the young man out of her life whilst Hellie has a confession to make to Dawn.

[7] Based in the centre of Sheffield, and being established since 1849, the exterior of the company is a Grade II listed building, meaning an ideal area for filming period dramas such as Brief Encounters and This Is England.

The production team was based at the old Finnegan builders yard on Ecclesall Road and the interior of the main character's house was a set built in the former joiners shop.