Ladies of Letters

Ladies of Letters (2009-2010)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

ITV comedy series starring Anne Reid and Maureen Lipman as pensioner pen-pals Irene and Vera. A tipsy under-the-table conversation at a wedding sparks a long-distance correspondence peppered with ironically self-revelatory descriptions of fractious families, misdirected romance and personal misfortune. But despite its undercurrent of animosity and one-upmanship, the correspondence is a lifeline for both women who in reality feel lonely and taken for granted by their descendants.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 23:10 (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode Ten
Season 2Episode 1030 min

Episode Ten

Despite the occasional cup of marijuana tea, Irene barely controls her irritation at Vera’s bossy interventions: has she forgotten that Irene has her own house back in England, thank you very much! She will be flying back to Blighty shortly, to mastermind the catering for Karen and St John’s wedding. Brian and Lesley - her daughter - are moving in together, so Vera’s suggestion that Irene bring Lesley’s daughter Cheryl Marie with her is completely out of order! Perhaps they should both focus on the up-coming Olympics - get healthy, concentrate on team efforts. Vera is outraged and informs Irene that she is considering legal action against her for theft of her daughter’s affections and for slander. She’d also like to point out that St John is poor as a church mouse and lives in a ‘bothy’, and that she’s busy on the day of the proposed wedding. Irene -now back in England - points out that Vera’s solicitor - Agabatha of the Astarte - is almost certainly a fake, that St John’s 12 bedroomed house (where Vera is welcome to live) is called the Bothy as a joke, and that Karen is willing to change the date of the wedding so that Vera can go. Vera succumbs, and moves into The Bothy. She and Irene fall to arguing about food for the wedding reception, what they might wear, and the wisdom of Vera’s involvement with the Astarte tribe. Jesus intervenes to prevent a new falling out, and inspired by the Olympic motto -’citius, altius fortius’ - the two ladies have a rattling good time at Karen and St John’s wedding
Nov. 16, 2010

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S02E10Episode TenNov. 16, 2010
S02E09Episode NineNov. 9, 2010
S02E08Episode EightNov. 2, 2010
S02E07Episode SevenOkt. 26, 2010
S02E06Episode SixOkt. 19, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ladies of Letters premiere?

Ladies of Letters premiered on January 14, 2009.

Who were the main actresses in Ladies of Letters?

The main actresses in Ladies of Letters were Anne Reid and Maureen Lipman.

What was the plot of the show?

Ladies of Letters was a comedy series about two elderly ladies who became unlikely pen pals after being brought together by a chance phone call.

Where was the show set?

The show was set in England.

Who created Ladies of Letters?

Ladies of Letters was created by Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield.

How many episodes of Ladies of Letters were produced?

A total of 20 episodes of Ladies of Letters were produced.

Was Ladies of Letters based on a book?

Yes, Ladies of Letters was based on a series of books by Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield.

What other TV shows have Anne Reid and Maureen Lipman appeared in together?

Anne Reid and Maureen Lipman have also appeared together in the TV show 'Love and Marriage.'

What award did Anne Reid win for her role in Ladies of Letters?

Anne Reid won the Best Comedy Performance award at the Royal Television Society North West Awards for her role in Ladies of Letters.

What is the age difference between Anne Reid and Maureen Lipman?

Anne Reid was born in 1935, making her 12 years older than Maureen Lipman who was born in 1946.

Was Ladies of Letters a hit with audiences and critics?

Yes, Ladies of Letters was generally well received by both audiences and critics.

What other shows has Carole Hayman worked on?

Carole Hayman has worked on shows such as 'The Bill' and 'Doctors.'

Was Ladies of Letters filmed in front of a live studio audience?

No, Ladies of Letters was not filmed in front of a live studio audience.

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