Drop Dead Gorgeous (2006– )

Ashley, a 15-year-old Runcorn schoolgirl is 'discovered' by a model agency scout whilst in a café. As she shoots to fame her family is disrupted and her life, and that of her family, is turned upside down.

Creators:

Carmel Morgan, Cheryl Taylor

Stars:

Elizabeth Berrington, Liam Boyle, Kevin Doyle

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Elizabeth Berrington	...	Val Duggan (10 episodes, 2006-2007)
Liam Boyle	...	Darren Fairhurst (10 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kevin Doyle	...	Howard Crane (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kathryn Hunt	...	Pauline Webb (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Linzey Cocker	...	Jade Webb (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Connor McIntyre	...	Terry Webb (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Lee Boardman	...	Murray Priestman (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Sinead Moynihan	...	Ashley Webb (8 episodes, 2006-2007)
Lee Worswick	...	Mikey Webb (8 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jennifer Hennessy	...	Kerry Willis (8 episodes, 2006-2007)
Nichola Burley	...	Cathy McAleer (7 episodes, 2006-2007)
Rita May	...	Nana Howard (6 episodes, 2006-2007)
Justina Skillin	...	Orla Duggan (6 episodes, 2006-2007)
Dominic Carter	...	Tiggsy Willis (6 episodes, 2006-2007)
Sam Rosbottom	...	Moonbase (6 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jess Pearson	...	Megan McVerry (5 episodes, 2007)
Lisa Millett	...	Michelle McMahon (5 episodes, 2007)

Storyline

Ashley, a 15-year-old Runcorn schoolgirl is 'discovered' by a model agency scout whilst in a café. As she shoots to fame her family is disrupted and her life, and that of her family, is turned upside down.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Archived Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 June 2006 (UK)

Also Known As:

Teenage Supermodel

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hat Trick North Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

The most entertaining drama on the BBC in years.

Personally I'd given up on the beeb ever producing a solid working class drama again. So when I glimpsed Drop Dead Gorgeous' first series when it repeated on BBC1 I thought it must be a British film that had previously passed me by but to my surprise it was a series.

And what a series it is. Cracking along at a pace more in line with Channel Four's output, yet grounded with a definite representation of real life, it manages more in its hour slot than some movies. It's so good to see the beeb producing TV that is consistently funny, exciting and moving whilst feeling highly contemporary. Seeing as the people behind the show are credited with the likes of Shameless it's not hard to see where this bold style of drama is coming from.

With only one episode currently remaining it's obvious that, with the right exposure, the first two series of Drop Dead Gorgeous will be regarded as TV gold.