Mistresses

BBC One · Drama · 19 Aug 2010 · by:

The plot thickens in Mistresses when a betrayal has far-reaching consequences, as the popular friendship drama continues.

Trudi is guilt-stricken having spent the evening with Chris and confides in Katie to seek guidance on whether she should reveal all to Richard. Katie advises her to focus on the future and forget about it, but will Trudi be able to live with her conscience?

The realisation that Dominic has moved on with his life leads Siobhan to go on a date with Jeff, the photographer from Elsa's birthday party. Dominic is overcome with jealousy and makes a pass at Siobhan, but he later realises that it would be better all round if they have some distance, leaving Siobhan disheartened when she stumbles across some plane tickets the following morning.

Jessica and Mark's financial troubles continue to drive a wedge between the pair and things worsen when Siobhan comes clean about her secret loan to Mark, which was intended for Jessica's IVF treatment. It's the last straw for Jessica when Mark contemplates another risky investment, but is their marriage over for good?

Meanwhile, Katie realises that she and Richard are becoming dangerously close and makes it perfectly clear that she wants nothing more to do with him. Concerned for her daughter's welfare, Vivienne supports Katie's decision and also warns Richard to stay away. A distraught Katie decides that she needs to escape for a while and leaves for the train station, but an unexpected phone call with shocking news stops her boarding the train...

Trudi is played by Sharon Small, Chris by Vincent Regan, Katie by Sarah Parish, Richard by Patrick Baladi, Dominic by Adam Rayner, Siobhan by Orla Brady, Jeff by Mark Bazeley, Jessica by Shelley Conn, Mark by Oliver Milburn and Vivienne by Joanna Lumley.

Mistresses is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat 108, Freeview 50, Sky 143 and Virgin 108.