Finally, Kate gave in and admitted that her husband was the boss - probably with her fingers crossed behind her back! Once that was sorted, they got on fine.

Meanwhile, flirty Bianca played off her admirers against each other.

Lover Lucentio was the happy man, after proving that his wallet was thick enough to keep her in high style.

Still, he may think he's a lucky man, but unlike Petruchio, he's got a wayward wife who won't come when he calls!

"She is my goods, my chattels; she is my house,"