TV series
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).
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Band of Gold premiered March 12, 1995. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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).
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Episode 1
Carol and Rose have given up working The Lane, and rose gets a job as a Community Liason Officer working with the police in an attempt to 'clean up' the darker side of life on The Lane.
Directed by Sheree FolksonWritten by Kay MellorGuest stars Lena Headey, Kern Falconer, Nicola Wheeler, Barbara Durkin
Episode 2
Paula has disappeared after the murder of D.C. Mace and Rose is called upon to assist the police. Rose finds Paula and takes her to shelter at Carol's.
Directed by Sheree FolksonWritten by Kay MellorGuest stars Laura Kilgallon, Lena Headey, Adam Kotz, Kern Falconer, Fiona Allen, Judy Brooke, Janet Dibley, Suzanne Hellmich
Episode 3
Carol accuses Vinnie of spending factory money and arranges for him to be beaten up. He is duly hospitalised. Rose continues working with the community.
Directed by David Innes EdwardsWritten by Mark Davies MarkhamGuest stars Laura Kilgallon, Adam Kotz, Daniel Edwards, Louise Atkins, Suzanne Hellmich, Joanna Hole, Darren Warner, Rosie Rowell
Episode 4
After being raped by Ed Smithson, Sherrie tells Rose. When the police become involved, Sherrie suddenly retracts her statement.
Directed by David Innes EdwardsWritten by Mark Davies MarkhamGuest stars Daniel Edwards, Kern Falconer, Fiona Allen
Episode 5
Police find the body of a balck woman. Rose finds out her name was Marva and Raymond is questioned by the police. He blames Rose and after his release attacks her with a gun...
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Catherine JohnsonGuest stars Laura Kilgallon, Daniel Edwards, Louise Atkins, Judy Brooke, Barbara Durkin
Episode 6
Raymond kidnaps Rose who tells him Shaun killed Marva. When Shaun dies, Carol and Rose realise the kidnapper is actually Charlie and that he must have killed Marva. Vinnie takes revenge on Carol for sacking him by setting fire to the factory, unaware there is anyone inside...
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Catherine JohnsonGuest stars Laura Kilgallon, Adam Kotz, Daniel Edwards, Kern Falconer, Fiona Allen, Louise Atkins, Judy Brooke, Jayne Ashbourne
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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