Ladies of Letters

Five years after their European holiday ended in a bust-up, Irene invites Vera to the funeral of mutual ex- Bill Snapes, where they strive to outdo each other in glamorous outfits. When Vera injures herself dancing at the wake, Irene becomes her reluctant carer.

Vera moves into a caravan on a resort, but Irene sends her a harsh letter, causing Vera to inflict damage on the caravan site. Irene decides to go and stay with her daughter in Australia.

It's Vera's birthday, which she celebrates with her son and his partner and assorted colourful inhabitants from the trailer park. Irene sends her a letter, and is being romanced by Kevin, who takes her to dinner for her own birthday.

In Australia, Irene faces a daily battle with possums as she strives to keep the house clean. Vera looks after grand-daughter whilst Karen goes off for a weekend.

After a relaxing stay at a health farm, Vera is back taking care of Sabrina for the ever-absent Karen, and gets a visit from Social Services. Lonely Irene starts to write poetry.

Vera does her best to get her trailer full of the necessary number of fire extinguishers to ensure she gets custody of Sabrina. Irene, unable to recognize Lesley, writes to Vera for help to spring her from the mental hospital.

Irene confesses to Vera the truth about how she ended up in the mental ward, and Karen gives birth to a little boy, two months earlier than expected.

Vera and Sabrina sell the trailer and move into a flat. Irene minds the baby as Lesley and Karen go clubbing together, and Vera learns about the baby’s real father.

Vera is enjoying life in her flat, taking dance lessons from her African neighbor, Sara. Irene is less happy with her situation in Australia, and is in agreement with Vera that she should return to England.

Harsh words are exchanged by letter after Irene accuses Vera of being controlling and the upcoming wedding causes even more tension between the ladies of letters.