The Fenn Street Gang

Duffy needs new ladders but cannot afford them, prompting Sharon to enter a beauty contest in order to raise the necessary money for the purchase. Duffy and Maureen clash, each stubbornly defending their strong views throughout the situation. The contest and the clash unfold at the same time.

is a programme presented as an episode. It falls under the generic label of “episode” and carries the title That Sort of Girl. The format is straightforward, focusing on a slice of life scenario involving a small group of characters. The central storyline follows Duffy, who finds himself in need of new ladders but lacks the money to purchase them. In response, Sharon decides to enter a beauty contest, hoping the competition will generate the cash required to cover the cost. Meanwhile, Duffy and Maureen end up at odds, each defending their firmly held opinions about the situation. Sharon’s participation in the contest becomes the primary means of trying to raise the needed funds, and her decision adds a layer of urgency to the narrative. Duffy’s predicament with the ladders creates a practical problem that drives the action, while Maureen’s strong views bring an element of personal conflict to the mix. The episode therefore juxtaposes the practical challenge of affording equipment with the interpersonal tension between Duffy and Maureen, all set against Sharon’s attempt to secure money through the beauty contest. The storyline remains tightly focused on these three threads, without introducing any additional characters or sub‑plots.