Women on the Verge

Journalist Laura is furious that the “influencer” who took her column features on billboards at bus stops “like a summer blockbuster”. As Laura’s seething jealousy spits and burns she prepares for a big awards night and her sure-fire triumph as Feature Writer of the Year.

Sharon Horgan and Lorna Martin’s comedy is ticking over nicely, and though there are no big laughs there are enough neat set pieces to make women watching snort in recognition, particularly, it has to be said, if you’re a journalist nominated for an award (a small demographic, I know).

But really, does Laura (Kerry Condon) have to be so irritating? She’s so self-absorbed she doesn’t realise that the nice paediatrician she met at the christening is keen on her.