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Release Date:
September 2007 (UK)
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Plot:
Based on the popular diary of the anonymous sex worker known only as Belle de Jour.
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Awards:
1 nomination
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(204 articles)
Rising Star Gemma Chan Discusses Her New Show ‘Dates’
(From The Hollywood News. 9 May 2013, 9:05 AM, PDT)
Today I Learned Matt Smith and Billie Piper Have Had A Love Scene
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'Downton Abbey' star Lily James to lead Disney's 'Cinderella'
(From Digital Spy - Movie News. 30 April 2013, 12:02 PM, PDT)
(From The Hollywood News. 9 May 2013, 9:05 AM, PDT)
Today I Learned Matt Smith and Billie Piper Have Had A Love Scene
(From GeekTyrant. 3 May 2013, 6:01 PM, PDT)
'Downton Abbey' star Lily James to lead Disney's 'Cinderella'
(From Digital Spy - Movie News. 30 April 2013, 12:02 PM, PDT)
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Belle, but without an edge.
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 28) | Billie Piper | ... | Belle / ... (32 episodes, 2007-2011) |
 | Iddo Goldberg | ... | Ben (31 episodes, 2007-2011) |
 | Cherie Lunghi | ... | Stephanie (17 episodes, 2007-2011) |
 | Ashley Madekwe | ... | Bambi (14 episodes, 2008-2010) |
Series Directed by | |||
| Yann Demange | (4 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Susan Tully | (4 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Peter Lydon | (4 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Fraser Macdonald | (4 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Owen Harris | (4 episodes, 2010) | ||
| China Moo-Young | (4 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Samuel Donovan | (4 episodes, 2011) | ||
| Alex Garcia | (4 episodes, 2011) | ||
| Wayne Yip | (4 episodes, 2011) | ||
Series Writing credits | ||
| Lucy Prebble | (25 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Paul Duane | (24 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Belle de Jour | (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Julie Gearey | (6 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Chloe Moss | (3 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Tim Price | (3 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Richard Hurst | (3 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Nicole Taylor | (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Rebecca Lenkiewicz | (2 episodes, 2010) | |
| Simeon Goulden | (2 episodes, 2011) | |
Series Produced by | |||
| Roanna Benn | .... | series producer / executive producer / ... (32 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Jacquie Glanville | .... | producer / line producer (32 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Greg Brenman | .... | executive producer (24 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Michael Foster | .... | executive producer (24 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Avril MacRory | .... | executive producer (24 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Rebecca De Souza | .... | series producer (16 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Billie Piper | .... | executive producer (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Andrew Zein | .... | executive producer (13 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Chrissy Skinns | .... | producer (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Julie Clark | .... | line producer (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Elinor Day | .... | series producer (8 episodes, 2011) | |
Series Cinematography by | |||
| Tat Radcliffe | (8 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Gavin Struthers | (8 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Daniel Bronks | (8 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Ben Todd | (8 episodes, 2011) | ||
Series Film Editing by | |||
| Alastair Reid | (8 episodes, 2008-2011) | ||
| Jim Hampton | (4 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Chris Wyatt | (4 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Richard Elson | (4 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Nick Arthurs | (4 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Liana Del Giudice | (4 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Helen Chapman | (4 episodes, 2011) | ||
| Emma Holly Jones | (3 episodes, 2008) | ||
Series Casting by | |||
| Julia Duff | (24 episodes, 2007-2011) | ||
Series Production Design by | |||
| Greg Shaw | (8 episodes, 2007) | ||
| Kristian Milsted | (8 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Jacqueline Abrahams | (8 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Luana Hanson | (8 episodes, 2011) | ||
| Eddie Andres | (4 episodes, 2010) | ||
Series Art Direction by | |||
| Byron Broadbent | (8 episodes, 2008) | ||
| Amy Merry | (8 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Sam Stokes | (8 episodes, 2011) | ||
| Fiona Gavin | (7 episodes, 2007) | ||
Series Set Decoration by | |||
| Emma Davis | (8 episodes, 2010) | ||
| Alice Felton | (5 episodes, 2007) | ||
Series Costume Design by | |||
| Ralph Wheeler-Holes | (16 episodes, 2007-2008) | ||
| Edward K. Gibbon | (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | ||
Series Makeup Department | |||
| Laura Schalker | .... | make-up & hair artist / first assistant hair and make-up artist / ... (32 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Steve Smith | .... | makeup & hair designer / hair designer / ... (22 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Jade Clarke | .... | makeup trainee (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Doone Forsyth | .... | make-up and hair trainee (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Sally Crouch | .... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist (2 episodes, 2011) | |
Series Production Management | |||
| Nicky Poulton | .... | post-production supervisor / production manager (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Emma Comans | .... | post production manager (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Heidi Mount | .... | post-production supervisor (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Frith Tiplady | .... | head of production (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Alasdair Whitelaw | .... | post-production supervisor (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Mark Ellis | .... | unit manager (2 episodes, 2007) | |
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Guy Barker | .... | second assistant director (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Gemma Morton | .... | third assistant director (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Andrew Foster | .... | second assistant director (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Alex Mercer | .... | second assistant director (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Mark Fenn | .... | first assistant director (8 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Richard Harris | .... | first assistant director (8 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Eddie Canal | .... | third assistant director (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Alex Rendell | .... | first assistant director (4 episodes, 2007) | |
| Toni Staples | .... | first assistant director (4 episodes, 2007) | |
| Matthew Gallagher | .... | first assistant director (4 episodes, 2008) | |
| Jane Ryan | .... | second assistant director: additional crew (unknown episodes) | |
Series Art Department | |||
| Barry Gingell | .... | computer graphic designer (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Christian Ashton | .... | art department assistant (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Bradley Godwin | .... | props (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Gavin Grant | .... | props (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Philip Higgs | .... | assistant art director (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Dougie Lankston | .... | standby props (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Kerry-Ellen Maxwell | .... | stand-by art director (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Camise Oldfield | .... | graphic designer (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Carly Reddin | .... | draughtsperson (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Jessica Tarland | .... | props (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Bob Thorne | .... | props (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Keith Amey | .... | standby props (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Mary Buri | .... | standby props (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Colin Mutch | .... | prop master (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Joanna Pratt | .... | graphic designer (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Simon Price | .... | dressing props (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Sophia Stapleton | .... | standby art director / stand-by art director (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Matthew Wood | .... | dressing props (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Kelvin Cook | .... | props / dressing props (7 episodes, 2007) | |
| Kevin Day | .... | props / stand-by prop (7 episodes, 2007) | |
| Ebonie Allard | .... | production buyer (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| David Reilly | .... | property master (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Doug Slocombe | .... | stand-by art director (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Roddy Dolan | .... | props (5 episodes, 2007) | |
| Paul Humbles | .... | props (5 episodes, 2007) | |
| Alison Harvey | .... | production buyer (4 episodes, 2010) | |
| Steve Register | .... | property master (4 episodes, 2010) | |
| Zoe Hoare | .... | production buyer (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Claudia Parker | .... | production buyer (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Francesca Payne | .... | art department assistant (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Clare Porritt | .... | art department assistant (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Rob Anderson | .... | construction coordinator (unknown episodes) | |
| Simon Duric | .... | storyboard artist (unknown episodes) | |
Series Sound Department | |||
| John Hughes | .... | sound recordist (24 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Joanna Andrews | .... | boom operator / sound assistant (16 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Andrew Godwin | .... | dubbing mixer (16 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Anthony Faust | .... | foley editor supervisor / foley mixer (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Afshin Tirabady | .... | dubbing editor (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Kevin Brazier | .... | supervising sound editor (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Mitch Low | .... | boom operator (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Alan Sallabank | .... | dubbing mixer (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Tim Surrey | .... | sound assistant (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Naomi Dandridge | .... | adr mixer (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Andy Griffin | .... | boom operator (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Zane Hayward | .... | dubbing editor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Dash Mason-Malik | .... | sound assistant (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| David Old | .... | dubbing mixer (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Louise Sinclair | .... | sound effects editor (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| George Trevis | .... | sound maintenance (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Martin Trevis | .... | sound recordist (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Chris Roberts | .... | dialogue editor (7 episodes, 2007) | |
| Robert Brazier | .... | sound editor (3 episodes, 2007) | |
| Anna Sulley | .... | effects editor / sound effects editor (2 episodes, 2007) | |
Series Special Effects by | |||
| Chris Watson | .... | special effects technician (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| John Rafique | .... | special effects supervisor (unknown episodes) | |
Series Visual Effects by | |||
| John Kerron | .... | visual effects (7 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Abhinav Sah | .... | visual effects supervisor: Reliance MediaWorks India (2 episodes, 2011) | |
Series Stunts | |||
| Brice Stratford | .... | stunts (8 episodes, 2008) | |
Series Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Warwick Drucker | .... | grip (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Will Kendal | .... | best boy / best boy gaffer (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Tim Potter | .... | focus puller (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Steve Cussell | .... | best boy / gaffer (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Chris Jordan | .... | grip (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Richard Mason | .... | electrician (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Tony Allen | .... | best boy (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Martin Duncan | .... | gaffer (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Rory Moles | .... | first assistant camera (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Alex Mott | .... | grip (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Andrew Banwell | .... | focus puller / first assistant camera (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Tony Hannington | .... | best boy (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Dean Kennedy | .... | electrician (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Sashi Kissoon | .... | camera trainee (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Jonathan Tubb | .... | clapper loader / second assistant camera (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Anthony Ward | .... | grip (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Shawn White | .... | gaffer (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Paul McGeachan | .... | gaffer (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Rupert Power | .... | steadicam operator (6 episodes, 2008) | |
| Renee Willis | .... | clapper loader (4 episodes, 2007) | |
| Jamie Bruce | .... | electrician (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Alex Ryle | .... | director of photography: second unit (3 episodes, 2007) | |
| Christopher R. Nunn | .... | camera trainee (2 episodes, 2007) | |
| Matt Fisher | .... | Steadicam operator (unknown episodes) | |
Series Casting Department | |||
| David Martin | .... | casting assistant (19 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
Series Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Jane Tooze | .... | costume supervisor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Chloe Flanagan | .... | costume stand-by (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Carly Griffith | .... | costume supervisor (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Hannah Wood | .... | assistant costume designer (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Vandra Howard | .... | costume assistant (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Allison Wyldeck | .... | costume supervisor (6 episodes, 2007) | |
Series Editorial Department | |||
| Paul Staples | .... | colorist (16 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Dominic Gardiner | .... | on-line editor (10 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Tom White | .... | assistant editor (8 episodes, 2007) | |
| Cory Augustyn | .... | assistant editor (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| David Fisher | .... | assistant editor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Tamer Osman | .... | on-line editor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Colin Peters | .... | colorist (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Robert Scammell | .... | post-production assistant (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Adam Bosman | .... | assistant editor / additional editing (7 episodes, 2011) | |
| Simon Brook | .... | on-line editor (3 episodes, 2007) | |
Series Music Department | |||
| Nicky Poulton | .... | music supervisor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Mat Davidson | .... | composer: additional music (4 episodes, 2007) | |
Series Other crew | |||
| Emma Downes | .... | assistant production coordinator / production coordinator / ... (24 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Frith Tiplady | .... | head of production (24 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Maaria Irtizaali | .... | production accountant / location manager (22 episodes, 2007-2011) | |
| Chloe Tucker | .... | script editor (16 episodes, 2008-2010) | |
| Tara Buckwell | .... | legal services / legals (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Jethro Ensor | .... | location manager (16 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Jacqueline O'Sullivan | .... | assistant accountant (12 episodes, 2007-2010) | |
| Emlyn Pool | .... | floor runner / floor runner: dalies (9 episodes, 2010-2011) | |
| Emily Gardner | .... | production assistant (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Alex Jeffrey | .... | floor runner (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Nicky Poulton | .... | tiger aspect production co-ordinator (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Tom Winchester | .... | assistant script editor (8 episodes, 2008) | |
| Gemma Bechervaise | .... | production secretary (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Chris Hall | .... | production runner (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Val White | .... | script supervisor (8 episodes, 2010) | |
| Patrick Burrows | .... | assistant location manager (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Aneta Chalas | .... | production secretary (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Dorothee Freytag | .... | location assistant (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Bianca Gavin | .... | production coordinator (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Jack Harmsworth | .... | production runner (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Sarah Powell | .... | floor runner (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Carole Salisbury | .... | script supervisor (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Karen Vicary | .... | assistant accountant (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Iona Vrolyk | .... | script editor (8 episodes, 2011) | |
| Holly Pullinger | .... | production coordinator (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Carol Saunderson | .... | script supervisor (6 episodes, 2007) | |
| Gary Pickering | .... | location manager / head of production (4 episodes, 2007) | |
| Nikki Sabben | .... | unit medic (4 episodes, 2011) | |
| Scott Sidey | .... | location manager (2 episodes, 2007) | |
| Sarah Lindfield | .... | production coordinator (unknown episodes, 2008) | |
| Elton Farla | .... | medical coordinator (unknown episodes) | |
| Bridget Kenningham | .... | location scout (unknown episodes) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2012-) (Germany) (DVD)
- Independent Television (ITV) (2007) (UK) (TV) (ITV2)
- Independent Television (ITV) (2008) (UK) (TV)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2009) (USA) (DVD) (season one)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2009) (USA) (DVD) (season two)
- Lionsgate (2009) (USA) (DVD) (season 1)
- Nine Network Australia (2008) (Australia) (TV)
- RTL Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (TV) (RTL5)
- RTL Klub Televízió (2010-) (Hungary) (TV)
- RTL Passion (2009-) (Germany) (TV)
- Showcase Television (2007) (Canada) (TV)
- Showtime Entertainment (2011) (USA) (DVD) (season four)
- Showtime Networks (2008) (USA) (TV)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (UK) (DVD) (season 1)
- Foreign Office (titles)
- 2020 Casting extras casting
- Docfarla Medical Support medical support
- Mayflower Studios ADR recording studio
- Mayflower Studios adr studio
- Production Copier Company production equipment and services
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30 min (including commercials) (8 episodes)
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Trivia:
On 15 November 2009, the real Belle du Jour, whose memoirs were the basis for this series, revealed her true identity to be Dr Brooke Magnanti, a research scientist and former prostitute from Bristol.See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Wright Stuff: Episode #13.53" (2010)See more »
Soundtrack:
You Know I'm No GoodSee more »
FAQ
Is this show based on a book?Is this Belle de Jour related to the novel or movie of the same name?
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I'm rather surprised to see that some of the previous commentators who have also read the book didn't find it somewhat disturbing that that the main character has been quite dramatically changed. Sure, it's a TV series that has to be "glossy" and seductive to attract an audience, and although I find Piper somewhat dull, a bit over-polished perhaps, I suppose she's doing alright.
What I find disappointing is that the book's raunchy, funny and extremely in-control woman has been transformed into a nice but flat Ann Summers girl. Take for example Belle's bisexuality (yes, the "real" Belle enjoys sex with women!), which is a recurring element in the book. In the TV series, she has to turn to the camera and reassure us that she's definitely NOT a lesbian, but she "will go gay for pay". And what's with the dilly-dallying with her "ex", Ben? I suppose this would be the book's "N". With whom she in the book has long discussions about anal sex and fisting, for example. The series' Ben doesn't even know what she does for a living.
The Belle of the series then is nowhere near the cool, funny, and sexually explosive Belle I've got to know through the book. What on the surface actually has potential as a sleek and sexy show, is really just an empty promise that even the naughtiest hooker is really a sweet and innocent girl. I agree with a previous commentator that it would have been interesting to have seen what Channel 4 could have done to evoke the true Belle.