Easy comparisons make for lazy journalism in my book, but it’s pretty fair to say that NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, the next in our look at new US shows for the autumn, will be the new Sex and the City. For a start it’s based on Candace ‘SATC’ Bushnell’s novel and it features a group of high-powered, urbane female friends. Now you see where I’m coming from.

Three New York executives (24′s Kim Raver, Brooke Shields and Lindsay Price) live the high life and support each throw times of (men) trouble and fashion faux pas. Should be an absolute shoo-in for Channel 4. In the meantime, check out our sister site – trashionista.com – for invaluable chick-lit news and reviews.