Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007– )

Based on the popular diary of the anonymous sex worker known only as Belle de Jour.

Creator:

Lucy Prebble

Stars:

Billie Piper, Iddo Goldberg, Cherie Lunghi

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Billie Piper	...	Belle (32 episodes, 2007-2011)
Iddo Goldberg	...	Ben (31 episodes, 2007-2011)
Cherie Lunghi	...	Stephanie (15 episodes, 2007-2011)
Ashley Madekwe	...	Bambi (14 episodes, 2008-2010)

Storyline

Based on the popular diary of the anonymous sex worker known only as Belle de Jour.

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Plot Keywords:

self narration

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [uk] Official site [us]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 2007 (UK)

Also Known As:

Belle de Jour

Filming Locations:

Grand Union Canal, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artist Rights Group (A.R.G), ITV Productions, Silver Apples Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (8 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Belle du Jour's name was inspired by Belle de Jour. The movie is about a prostitute played by Catherine Deneuve who also bears the name 'Belle de jour', which in French means 'beauty of the day', as opposed to 'Belle de nuit' which means 'beauty of the night'.

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Connections

Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #4.2 (2007)

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Soundtracks

"You Know I'm No Good"
(Theme Song)
Written and Performed by Amy Winehouse

User Reviews

Deliciously wicked drama from ITV2

"Secret Diary of a Call Girl", Billie Piper's controversial and highly adult series, is the first home-grown drama from ITV2. Based on the blog and subsequent novel by the mysterious Belle de Jour, this is an insight into the life of a high-end call girl who turns normal prostitute stereotypes on their head. Annoyingly, the production has a slightly soft focus sheen which gives it a somewhat abstract (and low budget) feel. Visualise an '80s pop promo and you'll know what I mean!

It's only a matter of minutes before the first episode kicks into gear with Piper delivering energetic, simulated fellatio on a gawping customer. For British television, this is no-holds-barred stuff with "F" and "C" words, and relatively graphic imagery at every turn. I was pleasantly surprised at the bravery of this drama - it doesn't disappoint but despite the sexual gymnastics on display, the series lacks any real erotic content. It has the substance of a late-night MTV video.

Piper herself delivers a great performance. She's as likable as always as both Hannah and her late-night alter ego and she makes the most of the relatively light material contained within the script.

The beautiful Cherie Lunghi plays Piper's agent, Stephanie, a no-nonsense, straight-talking businesswoman. Marvellous stuff.

8 out of 10. With this series, Piper has shrugged off the shadow of "Doctor Who"'s Rose and entered a whole new territory. Without a doubt, she's an actress that will continue to enjoy success in the fields of television and cinema.