In the fourth episode of Ladies in Black, spring racing carnival stirs up rivalry between Magda and Ambrose as they clash over youth fashion. Meanwhile, Lisa and Angela’s friendship faces a trial by fire due to a shocking revelation, and Fay unwittingly makes a catastrophic mistake after being misled.
Magda ventures into uncharted territory, curating a unique fashion line geared towards ‘Young Sophisticates.’ However, Mrs. Ambrose is hell-bent on thwarting her efforts, fearing that the influx of ‘working girls’ during the racing season will deter her wealthy clientele. Taking Magda’s advice, Lisa and Angela don youthful and sophisticated outfits for a night on the town, marking a bold step for Lisa, who has long been typecast as mousy.
Lisa surprises everyone by revealing a hidden side to her personality, captivating the university crowd and, more importantly, Richard, her love interest. Angela, caught up in her deepening relationship with George, finds her initial enthusiasm waning. Their friendship is pushed to the brink when Magda’s scheme to unmask the Goodes design thief forces Lisa to confront an uncomfortable truth.
Mrs. Ambrose facilitates Adam’s career advancement from the loading dock to the sales floor, but her assistance comes at a potential cost to his relationship with Elias. Meanwhile, Elias, facing eviction, finds solace in unexpected places—a new living arrangement with Lisa and an unexpected connection with her mother, Dorothy. However, Lisa is unsure how her conservative mother and eccentric colleague will get along.
As Rudi spends more time ‘working late’ with frozen foods, Fay reconnects with her dancing friends from the past. The evolving dynamic between Rudi and Marlow leaves her feeling unsettled, especially when she and Rudi receive an intriguing offer from Marlow, which includes a fancy dinner with him and his wife. Fay’s decision to join Mrs. Ambrose’s clandestine operation during the Spring Carnival leads to a series of unfortunate events and a mistake with dire consequences.
Ladies in Black, Series 1, Episode 4 airs on Sunday, 7 July 2024, at 8:30 pm on ABC Australia.
