Written by Sarah Daniels, it followed the story of five women working in the animal gutting sheds of Victorian Deptford, East London.

They seemed happy with their lot until Lady Helena decided to set up a club for the foul-mouthed girls and their troubles began.

Laura Talbot was excellent as Maggie, who was able to stand her ground against any man who tried it on, vowing never to get married.

Jade Naylor Bestwick, who also directed, was great as the loud-mouthed Polly and certainly knew how to swear. Rosey Alder as Ellen was pre-occupied with forming a union. In contrast she played the very nervous Priscilla well.

Becky Cross made a fine Kate who wanted to get on in life and did not mind turning her hand to any job while Hannah Aris was wonderful as Annie, who had fallen on hard times while in service and ended up giving birth to a stillborn baby.

Rebecca Turner spoke in a very posh voice as Lady Helena while Steven Gray, Ziemek Kaczmarek and Dion Plummer popped on and off in minor roles.

The table where the girls worked looked very realistic with lots of bloody meat. The show had the right balance of humour and seriousness — DAB.