Five women from England decide to go to New York City for five days, to sightsee and celebrate a 50th birthday. Shirley is invited along to make up the numbers, but will they all see eye to eye or will there be bickering in the Big Apple?
With neighbours they haven't bargained for, troublesome fried dumplings, spoons and dress shoes, and some typical 'Englishness' thrown in, will Shirley’s intrusion cause a strain on the friendships of the four strong and very diverse personalities? Only time will tell!