Birds of a Feather

Sharon objects to Tracey's relationship with policeman Barry, which triggers a massive fall‑out between the sisters. Dorien steps in, taking up her new position as a magazine agony aunt to try and smooth things over for readers in the column and offer advice.

Tombstone Blues is a television programme presented in the format of an episode. It falls within the genre of episodic drama and follows the lives of a small group of characters whose relationships become increasingly strained. The story is set within a contemporary environment, allowing everyday concerns to surface in a relatable way. The central tension arises when Sharon objects to her sister Tracey's romance with Barry, a police officer. Sharon's disapproval quickly escalates, resulting in a serious rift between the sisters. The disagreement over Barry's profession and the suitability of the match fuels a heated confrontation that threatens to divide the family. Amid the turmoil, Dorien steps in, taking advantage of her recent appointment as an agony aunt for a magazine. In this new capacity, she offers advice and attempts to mediate the dispute, hoping to ease the sisters' conflict. Dorien's involvement provides a channel for the characters to express their grievances and consider possible resolutions, highlighting the role of an advice column in personal crises. The episode uses the magazine setting to frame the personal issues, allowing Dorien to address the sisters' concerns through written advice. By positioning herself as an agony aunt, she bridges the gap between private family arguments and public counsel, offering a perspective that neither Sharon nor Tracey had considered. This approach underscores how external guidance can influence intimate disputes, even when the source is a simple column.