29 minSeason 3 • Episode 6
LatestAll bets are off, though, when it is finally revealed that the barn is not being converted for Charles Dance at all – Jock just let Rosie jump to that conclusion to get the Guild off his back. This would be bad enough if Jock hadn't promised the Guild an appearance by Mr Dance as their next (and indeed, first) celebrity speaker.
The Women's Guild is an organisation in the small town of Clatterford St. Mary that aims to promote truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship. Or maybe it's just an excuse for good, old-fashioned gossip. Regardless, meetings feature discussions and visiting speakers. The Guild is the center of life in Clatterford, which has a good cross-section of people, local shops and a late-night convenience store.
Acting
Sue Johnston's weary matriarch energy is immaculate.
Writing
Saunders & French weaponize small-town mundanity.
Creators
Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references the traditional Women's Institute slogan — Saunders and French deliberately sabotaged the wholesome image.
Dawn French based Rosie partly on her own mother, a Cornwall WI member who apparently also had strong opinions about sponge texture.
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