Starting this Summer, premium cable is going to be all about the premium prostitute. Showtime and HBO each have a series about high-end call girls in the works, one imported from the other side of the Atlantic, one developed right here by Sex and the City's Darren Star — and yes, this all started even before Eliot Spitzer's scandal broke.
The first of the shows, the UK's Secret Diary of a Call Girl, will hit Showtime in June, while Star's Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl was just given the go-ahead from HBO. Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which aired its first season in the UK last Fall, is based on the anonymous blog of a London "working girl," while Star's show draws its inspiration from a semi-autobiographical novel by a former New York call girl. No, no chance for confusion there.
Showtime recently released a trailer for its series, and I'm curious to know if you'll be tuning in — or, if you've already seen the UK version, if you think we in the US should give this show a shot. The series starts June 16, but you can watch the trailer for yourself right now if you read more.
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Saw it in the Autumn, was quite enjoyable and did the source material justice. Might be a bit graphic for some (good thing showtime are airing it in the states otherwise it'd probably be cut to shreds), but if you come with an open mind and don't expect any underlying moral lessons then you'll enjoy it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rgl2UQKr1bQ >>>> Here's a highly amusing summation by Charlie Brooker (watch Screenwipe for some great insight into TV-land and some poignant summaries of TV shows).
1I'd give it a try. Also, in the photo, that woman looks like the poor man's Hilary Swank/Sienna Miller.
2I remember the blog, belle de jour.
3That's Billy Piper (who also starred in Doctor Who), not the most attractive or stunning woman in a still but is very likeable in motion (so to speak) and a surprisingly good actress.
4Billie Piper is amazing! She's a great actress and a great lady (She was married to a very wealthy man and, when they got divorced, walked away from millions -- didn't take a penny -- simply because she knew she didn't need his money).
5Certainly is timely!
6I've seen some episodes of Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and it's fantastic. Billy Piper is really perfect, and the show can be pretty hilarious at times. I'm glad we're getting it stateside!
7I've only ever seen Billie Piper on Doctor Who, so seeing her as a call girl is sort of hysterical!
Given the nature of the programs, it's doubtful we'll get any of them in Singapore (very strict censoring). Pity!
8I love this show, it's fun and sexy. And her ex-boyfriend/best friend on the who is so hot!
9I meant "on the show," not "on the who." oops.
10wow - i read 'diary of a manhattan call girl' and i didn't know that it was going to be made into a movie (series whatever). i'm going to have to check both of these out when they air. i'll keep my eyes open for the show on Showtime and the new one on HBO
11YAWN
12Saw it and it's pretty good.
13I knew it was Billy! anyone remember her pop music career and brief relationship with one of the guys from Five? anyone?
14May give it a go. At least the first episode. A fan of Billie Piper the actress and celebrity, not singer, although "Honey to the Bee" was kinda catchy.
15I read Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl forever ago. But I liked it. Could make for some interesting TV.
16I thought I recognized the woman in the picture - it's Billie Piper of course. I haven't read the book or seen the show before, but it looks fairly interesting. I'll probably give it a try.
17its actually based on the intimate adventures of a london call girl not manhattan....
i've watched the series and its quite good
what i cant believe is why billie broke up with chris evans?!
18i love Billie Piper! I'd watch it for her..
19i loved loved it. can't wait for season 2.
20I like this show, it's a different from everything else on TV.
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