Return of the reality show following the lives of a group of women residing in one of the UK's most affluent areas, with a new face joining the regulars.

Seema and Stacey invite the women to celebrate their new business, but the night ends in high drama, tears and smashed champagne glasses.

Dawn is shocked at Leanne's recent outburst. Lauren shoots a glamorous commercial for her perfume. Stacey reveals her latest art exhibit. There is major drama as the ladies gather for dinner, with tension brewing around the table and insults flying between Misse and Ampika.

Dawn and Leanne's feud makes the newspapers, while there is a surprise in store for the women and talk of wedding bells at Warford Hall.

The housewives jet off to Dubai, but will they have a relaxing break away from all 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.

Nick and Royston prepare for their big day as they renew their vows at Warford Hall, but will everyone attend? Ester comes clean about her secret double life and shares some big revelations with the ladies.

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

Tanya hosts a midsummer party to celebrate the launch of her new boutique, but Ester falls out with Ampika, Seema and Stacey, and there is a showdown between Leanne and Dawn.

Brian Dowling goes behind the scenes to meet women in their homes to find out what really goes on behind the closed doors of the reality show.