If you are a woman of a "certain age" particularly (or not), you will enjoy this quirky series about three lifelong friends. They find themselves dealing with everyday life as well as comical situations that add lightness. It shows unbreakable bonds and loving connections among the three lifelong friends.

Kay Mellor's characters are usually well formed, I find the main three characters in this series sketchy & lacking substance, which is probably due to poor casting. The titular "Girlfriends" are allegedly middle aged, with Miranda Richardson's character being the youngest of the group. I find it hard to believe this when both Zoe Wanamaker & Phyllis Logan's characters continually complain of hot flushes, these actresses are in their late & early 60's & due to the bizarre choice of wardrobe & hairstyles, look it! The sloppy casting make it hard to believe or indeed care about. Yes there are plenty of sub plots a la Mellor but it's not enough to make it "Too good to miss viewing."

Nice to see the girls reconnecting and supporting each other through tough times. It makes my life look like a breeze. There is obviously poetic licence but that just means it's entertainment and not taxing.

So much drama! Why do I like shows like these? See title of review. :) And it's healthier, cheaper, and easier than having a strong drink.You'll know in five minutes whether you like this type of show or not.