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Band of Gold

1995·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons
66
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Band of Gold is a British drama series written by Kay Mellor and produced by Granada Television. It was initially broadcast on ITV between 1995 and 1997. Starring Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson and Samantha Morton, the series revolves around the lives of a group of women who live and work in Bradford's red-light district. Three seasons were produced (the third under the moniker of Gold, with only a small number of characters from the first two series).
Gritty Social RealismBritish DramaRed-Light DistrictCharacter-Driven EnsembleFound Family BondsSocio-Economic IssuesBleak & MelancholySurvival & ResilienceHuman ConditionCrime & Consequences

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Is Band of Gold worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Band of Gold rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Band of Gold have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Band of Gold air?

It ran from 1995 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is Band of Gold in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Band of Gold?

4CADEGBUS

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