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Band of Gold

1995 – 1997Show3 seasons18 episodes

CrimeDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A deeply moving, melancholic crime series about everyday modern life and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S1E5 "Told" 7.9

Episodes

7.8
7.9
6.9

Story

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).

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Realism
  • British Drama
  • Red-Light District
  • Character-Driven Ensemble
  • Found Family Bonds
  • Socio-Economic Issues
  • Bleak & Melancholy
  • Survival & Resilience
  • Human Condition
  • Crime & Consequences

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matthew Evans, Betsan Morris Evans, Richard Standeven
Written by
Kay Mellor, Catherine Johnson, Mark Davies Markham
Produced by
Tony Dennis, Elizabeth Bradley
Music by
Hal Lindes

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Facts

March 12, 1995 · December 1, 1997 · Ended

First aired
March 12, 1995
Last aired
December 1, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Band of Gold?"

Questions about Band of Gold

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Band of Gold worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.8).

Which season of Band of Gold is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Told (season 1, episode 5) at 7.9, and the lowest is The Catch - Part 1 (season 3, episode 3) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Band of Gold?

15 h

About 15 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

Will I feel good after watching Band of Gold?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Band of Gold plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.