With divorce on the increase, a new breed of older woman is emerging. Free from the constraints of children, work and husbands, they're gaining glamorous, liberated lifestyles and are enjoying life to the full.
This documentary hears the testimonies of a range of women about why life is fuller and more enjoyable for them now they are older. 47 year-old Pam has taken up speed dating, and Kathy, who has been married for over 25 years, gives her tips on how to avoid becoming a divorce statistic. 50-something writer Wendy Salisbury decides to pursue her lifelong dream of finding a toyboy.
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