Band Of Gold - The Complete Series DVD

Advantages: trip down memory lane
Disadvantages: not for children, sexual references

I remember Band of Gold being on the television a few years ago. A series based around the lives of prostitutes in Bradford, it was very gritty and entertaining. Three series were made in total and have been released all together as a boxset. I purchased this boxset and sat down to take a trip down memory lane. Written by Kay Mellor, it was her first successful television programme. MAIN CAST IN SERIES ONE ++++++++++++++++++ Geraldine James ...
...Joyce Webster BAND OF GOLD was written in 1995. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It is based around a group of prostitutes who work "the lane" in Bradford. Gina, a desperate single mother needs to find money fast in order to escape her abusive husband and pay off the nasty loan sharks who won't leave her alone until they get their money. Gina meets Rose, Carol, Anita and Tracey. Anita rents out a room to girls, she is not a prostitute herself. Tracey ... Read review