Mistresses back for Series 3 in 2010

The four friends return for a final series of BBC One's Mistresses, and it's clear that things have changed dramatically between them.

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Is it true that it'll be the last series?

Yes, the BBC has commissioned a third and final series of four hour-long episodes of the drama, titled 'The Last Act'.

Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, says: "The Last Act is a final four-part special event that will bring the stories of the four mistresses to a dramatic conclusion on BBC One next year. Simply and elegantly bookended by a mysterious glimpse into the future, all the four women will be returning with new and sometimes shocking stories."

What will the main theme of the series?

Katie, Trudi, Siobhan and Jessica have all had their fair share of men troubles over the years, but the new series looks more intently at the relationship between the four women. The final series of Mistresses will focus on love, betrayal, loss, forgiveness and, most of all, the enduring power of female friendship.

Who's back?

Ecosse Films' executive producer, Lucy Bedford, said: "We are delighted to have all four lead actresses back for a third series. The strong bond they have formed over the last couple of years translates brilliantly onto the screen. These episodes will see the characters' friendship tested to the max."

When will it be shown?

The series will start filming in Bristol later this year for transmission in 2010 on BBC One.


> Read our interview with Sarah Parish.

> Read our interview with Sharon Small.

> Read our interview with Orla Brady.

> Read our interview with Shelley Conn.