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What time is Girlfriends on ITV tonight, who is in the cast with Miranda Richardson and Zoe Wanamaker and what is the plot?

GIRLFRIENDS is a the latest series written and directed by BAFTA winner Kay Mellor.

So what is the drama about, who is starring in it and when can you watch it? Here is all the info.

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Miranda Richardson is part of an all-star cast in Girlfriends

When is Girlfriends on ITV?

Shooting began on the six-part drama at the beginning of July 2017 and it premiered in the first week of the new year.

The final episode of the series airs on Wednesday, February 7 at 9pm on ITV.

It's up against Silent Witness on BBC One, The New Builds Are Coming: Battle in the Countryside on BBC Two and My Millionaire Migrant Boss on Channel 4.

If you miss it, you will be able to catch up shortly after on the channel's streaming service, ITV Player.

What is Girlfriends about?

Girlfriends is a contemporary story of Linda, Sue and Gail as they struggle with the responsibilities that come with being a modern woman of a certain age.

Each of the ladies has their own set of problems to deal with and the sudden death of Linda's husband brings the friends together again.

From divorce, job loss, ageing mothers and their responsibilities as grandparents, the Girlfriends' friendships will be tested in a dramatic fashion.

Written and directed by Kay Mellor (The Syndicate, In The Club), Polly Hill, Head of Drama for ITV says; "Kay celebrates women of a certain age and female friendship through this wonderful and compelling story."

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Phyllis Logan of Downton Abbey and The Good Karma HospitalCredit: Getty Images

Who is in the cast of Girlfriends?

The series stars Miranda Richardson, Zoe Wanamaker and Phyllis Logan in the three lead roles.

They will be supported by several other well-known faces such as Chris Fountain, Anthony Head, Wendy Craig and many more.

Miranda Richardson says; “A whole summer spent working on a women-driven script, written and directed by a woman who has proved herself many times over as a force of nature in TV drama alongside some of our most gifted female actors - what's not to like?”

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Zoe Wanamaker has starred in Mr Selfridge, My Family and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Kay Mellor comments: “Girlfriends is my passion project, it’s a story that I’ve been longing to tell.

"I’m so looking forward to working with such a talented cast.  It’s fantastic that we’ve got such high-calibre actors to play the three very different leading characters."

Polly Hill adds; "This is a fabulous cast and testament to Kay's wonderful scripts. I can't wait to see Zoe, Miranda and Phyllis bring her characters to life."

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