Catherine Shipton: Soldiers Wives

A moving and heartfelt, gripping and funny drama about five women, running their households and keeping it together whilst their husbands carry out duty in Afghanistan; all played by Catherine Shipton, better known for creating the iconic and hugely popular role of Duffy in BBC's award-winning drama Casualty.

An army base somewhere in England. Five lives caught up in the humdrum tension of waiting for their men to return whole and unharmed.

A poignant and beautifully told story. Catherine Shipton has starred in countless TV shows including Casualty, Taggart, The Bill, One Foot in the Grave and Doctors.

Sarah Daniels’ plays have been performed at theatres including the Royal Court and the National Theatre. Soldiers’ Wives was originally broadcast on Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4