The Real Housewives of Cheshire

Return of the reality series following a group of women who reside in one of the UK's most affluent areas. The new series kicks off with new business ventures, new friendships and a brand new girl in town. How will she cope entering the lion's den? The manicured nails are sharpened and ready as old feuds and bitter rivalries are reignited.

Tension grows between Leanne and Dawn. Seema and Stacey invite the girls to a sophisticated celebration for their new business venture, but the night ends in high drama, tears and smashed champagne glasses.

There is major drama as the ladies gather for dinner, with tension brewing around the table and insults flying between Misse and Ampika.

The dinner party drama continues. Dawn and Leanne's feud hits the headlines, but who leaked the story to the papers? Tanya is summoned to a meeting with Dawn, and there's a surprise in store for the girls and talk of wedding bells at Warford Hall.

Lauren has some friendly advice for Dawn. Ampika takes Ester for a very awkward spa day. Sam Reece makes a surprise appearance at Seema's work. Leanne hosts a four-legged charity event - but will everyone be welcome?

The Housewives jet off to Dubai – but will they have a relaxing break away from the dramas in Cheshire or will there be tears, tantrums and big surprises in the sunshine?

The Housewives' glamorous trip to Dubai continues. Stacey celebrates her birthday in style, and tongues start wagging about Ester's strange behaviour.

It's Nick and Royston's big day as they renew their vows at Warford Hall, but will everyone attend? And Ester comes clean about her secret double life with some big revelations to the Housewives.

The Housewives gather for Leanne's swimwear launch, there's fallout from Ester's big revelation and Dawn is on the warpath with Lauren.

Tanya hosts a glamorous midsummer party to celebrate the launch of her new boutique, but it's anything but positive as Ester falls out with Ampika, Seema and Stacey, and the night culminates in a spectacular showdown between Leanne and Dawn…

Brian Dowling gets an exclusive access all areas tour and meets The Real Housewives of Cheshire in their homes to unearth the secrets of the series and find out what really goes on behind the closed doors of TV's most glamorous and explosive show.