Goldplated
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Goldplated is an eight-part drama series from World Productions
which made its debut on Channel 4
on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It follows self-made businessman John White (played by David Schofield
), as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions. Similarly to The Sopranos
(which the show has been compared to) White's personal life is intertwined with his business life. He lives with his partner Cassidy, who is half his age, and their son, while in the process of divorcing his wife Beth (Barbara Marten
). His oldest son Darren is his business partner, while his other two children with Beth also feature. Kenny Doughty
also stars in 4 episodes as Cassidy's love interest.
Despite a massive promotional effort that included a nationwide poster campaign featuring giant Gold Credit cards across Great Britain
the drama fared disastrously in the ratings, drawing only 1.4 million viewers for its opening episode. Even though the series appeared to have a massive fanbase, the ratings figures dropped to half of that number over the following two weeks, prompting Channel 4
to shunt the remaining episodes to a late-night slot and to cancel Saturday repeats and 'first look' screenings on E4
.
Beth White, played by Barbara Marten
Justin White, played by Nicholas Shaw
Lauren White, played by Jaime Winstone
Terese White, Played by Poppy Miller
Darren White, played by Darren Tighe
Cassidy, played by Kelly Harrison
Coll, played by Kenny Doughty
World Productions
World Productions is a British television production company, founded in the early 1990s by acclaimed producer Tony Garnett. The company's first major series was the police drama Between The Lines , and throughout the decade they went on to produce a succession of highly successful drama series...
which made its debut on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It follows self-made businessman John White (played by David Schofield
David Schofield (actor)
David Schofield is an English actor who was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire in 1951. He has appeared in numerous television programmes and feature films during his career.-Early life:...
), as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions. Similarly to The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
(which the show has been compared to) White's personal life is intertwined with his business life. He lives with his partner Cassidy, who is half his age, and their son, while in the process of divorcing his wife Beth (Barbara Marten
Barbara Marten
Barbara Marten is a British actress.Barbara went to drama school as a teenager and says that it actually put her off becoming an actress. She trained as a teacher and taught for two years before being drawn back to the stage. After becoming involved with a theatre group in Coventry, Barbara joined...
). His oldest son Darren is his business partner, while his other two children with Beth also feature. Kenny Doughty
Kenny Doughty
Kenny Doughty is an English actor who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Married to the actress Caroline Carver.-Filmography as Director:-Filmography as Actor:...
also stars in 4 episodes as Cassidy's love interest.
Despite a massive promotional effort that included a nationwide poster campaign featuring giant Gold Credit cards across Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
the drama fared disastrously in the ratings, drawing only 1.4 million viewers for its opening episode. Even though the series appeared to have a massive fanbase, the ratings figures dropped to half of that number over the following two weeks, prompting Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
to shunt the remaining episodes to a late-night slot and to cancel Saturday repeats and 'first look' screenings on E4
E4 (TV)
E4 is a channel on British digital television, launched as a pay-TV companion to Channel 4 on 18 January 2001. The "E" stands for entertainment, and the channel is mainly aimed at the lucrative 15–35 age group...
.
Characters
John White, played by David SchofieldDavid Schofield
David Schofield may refer to:*David Schofield , English actor*David Schofield , English football player...
Beth White, played by Barbara Marten
Barbara Marten
Barbara Marten is a British actress.Barbara went to drama school as a teenager and says that it actually put her off becoming an actress. She trained as a teacher and taught for two years before being drawn back to the stage. After becoming involved with a theatre group in Coventry, Barbara joined...
Justin White, played by Nicholas Shaw
Nicholas Shaw
Nicholas Shaw is an English actor. He attended Macauley Catholic High School in Doncaster. He then attended the Drama Centre London and graduated in 2004...
Lauren White, played by Jaime Winstone
Terese White, Played by Poppy Miller
Poppy Miller
Poppy Miller is a British actress. Miller was born in Norwich, UK and studied philosophy and English at Cambridge University and later attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She is mostly known for her role as DI Carol Browning in the British detective series The Commander...
Darren White, played by Darren Tighe
Darren Tighe
Darren Tighe is an English actor and comedian, known for his roles in BBC sitcoms Thieves Like Us, The Visit and Ideal.-Background:Tighe was born in Preston, Lancashire, England. His initial acting training was with Preston drama teacher Pete Hartley. He then studied at Preston College under Nigel...
Cassidy, played by Kelly Harrison
Kelly Harrison
Kelly Harrison is a British actress, educated at Hungerhill School, Edenthorpe, Doncaster..Harrison was a model for four years but was soon cast in BBC's Saturday night programme, Casualty, as paramedic Nikki Marshall...
Coll, played by Kenny Doughty
Kenny Doughty
Kenny Doughty is an English actor who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Married to the actress Caroline Carver.-Filmography as Director:-Filmography as Actor:...
Filming locations
- Over 50 percent of the filming takes place in The Borough of MacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfield is a market town within the unitary authority of Cheshire East, the county palatine of Chester, also known as the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The population of the Macclesfield urban sub-area at the time of the 2001 census was 50,688...
in CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
on the edge of the PenninesPenninesThe Pennines are a low-rising mountain range, separating the North West of England from Yorkshire and the North East.Often described as the "backbone of England", they form a more-or-less continuous range stretching from the Peak District in Derbyshire, around the northern and eastern edges of...
, in Northern England.
- Alderley EdgeAlderley EdgeAlderley Edge is a village and civil parish within the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 4,409....
, CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
as Alderley Edge - Brasingamens Pub, Alderley EdgeAlderley EdgeAlderley Edge is a village and civil parish within the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 4,409....
, CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
as the Nightclub - Over Alderley National Trust, Cheshire as various
- KnutsfordKnutsfordKnutsford is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, in North West England...
, CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow... - De Vere Mottram Hall, MottramMottramMottram may refer to:* People:** Craig Mottram, an Australian distance runner** Don Mottram, an English flavour chemist** Ralph Hale Mottram, an English writer** Richard Mottram, a senior UK civil servant** Eric Mottram, an English poet...
, MacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfield is a market town within the unitary authority of Cheshire East, the county palatine of Chester, also known as the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The population of the Macclesfield urban sub-area at the time of the 2001 census was 50,688...
, CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow... - Mere Country Golf Club, KnutsfordKnutsfordKnutsford is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, in North West England...
, CheshireCheshireCheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
External links
- Goldplated at Channel4.com
- Goldplated on IMDB
- World Productions Website