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What time is Age Before Beauty on BBC One, who is in the cast with Robson Green and what’s it about?

THE thrilling BBC drama Age Before Beauty is back for another episode on the Beeb.

Written by Debbie Horsfield, who also penned the smash hits Cutting It and Poldark, here's everything you need to know the show and its cast.

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Cheeky chap - Robson Green on set in Manchester city centre - plays the role of TommyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

When does Age Before Beauty start on BBC One?

Age Before Beauty continues Tuesday, August 28, on BBC One at 9pm.

It airs at the same time as A Passage to Britain on BBC Two, Long Lost Family on ITV and Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5.

The creators have said: “Age Before Beauty explores a fascination with staying young, a fear of ageing, instant gratification and long-term relationships in an irresistible setting.”

Charlotte Moore, the director of BBC content added: “Age Before Beauty has it all: a dysfunctional family, bitter rivalries and botox!”

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Loose Women or lost woman? Lisa Riley is cause for a double take in this dramatic costumeCredit: Zenpix

Who's in the cast of Age Before Beauty with Robson Green?

The drama features Loose Women panellist Lisa Riley, who looks almost unrecognisable in the edgy get up for her character - a tattoo artist named Tina.

They are also joined by other famous faces; Royle Family and Downton Abbey star Sue Johnston, Polly Walker from Mr Selfridge’s and James Murray.

Sue plays an eccentric spray tan technician called Ivy-Rae.

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Polly plays a homemaker called Bel. She has spent the last 18 years raising her and Wesley's (Murray) twins and is left with a void when they leave for university.

Teddy- the salon’s wannabe saviour played by Robson - is her best friend and convinces her they can save the failing business together.

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What is BBC One’s Age Before Beauty about?

Set in a family-run beauty salon in Manchester, the show is about a long-running family feud.

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The drama follows the lives and loves of the family members and salon workers, as they deal with hostile rivalries while struggling to keep the salon afloat.

In the opening episode, Bel (played by Polly Walker) arrives at her new job at a salon just as a chair is thrown out of the door.

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