Episode 1

Series in which Anthea Turner attempts to revolutionise the running of Britain's households by teaching hopeless housewives how to house-keep, home-make and hostess at her luxurious country mansion.

Sisters Dawn and Donna might be chalk and cheese but they both share the same slovenly domestic ways and their practically perfect mum has had enough.

Can Anthea succeed where mum has failed? With only two days to train them she faces some formidable challenges, especially when she introduces them to the art of pastry making. Back at home the competition hots up as both sisters do everything to get their hands on the coveted crown and win the title of Perfect Housewife.