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Drop Dead Gorgeous

Series Overview

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb, whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency. Events move at lightning speed and the whole family, including Ashley's fraternal twin sister Jade, are affected. The first episode was shown on BBC Three on Sunday, 11 June 2006 at 10pm, with weekly episodes until the finale, which aired on 2 July 2006. The first series was shown for the first time on BBC One in August 2007, in the run up to the premiere of the second series on BBC Three. The second series began on 16 September 2007 at 9pm, again with weekly episodes until the finale on 22 October 2007. As yet, the BBC have not cleared the series for release on DVD.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC Three
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 10 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2007

Premiered: Sun, Jun 11, 2006

Created By
Carmel Morgan

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Oct 21, 2007

Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Jade discovers the truth about Terry's affair, and just as Pauline and Terry fight to keep their marriage and their family together a secret from their past comes back to haunt them. Murray is made an offer he can't refuse, and its time for Ashley to decide what she really wants.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carmel Morgan

Screenplay & Story

Carmel Morgan

Producers

Mark Redhead

Department Leadership Roster

Carmel Morgan

Writer

Mark Redhead

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drop Dead Gorgeous.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Dead Gorgeous

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What is Drop Dead Gorgeous about?

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb, whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency. Events move at lightning speed and the whole family, including Ashley's fraternal twin sister Jade, are affected. The first episode was shown on BBC Three on Sunday, 11 June 2006 at 10pm, with weekly episodes until the finale, which aired on 2 July 2006. The first series was shown for the first time on BBC One in August 2007, in the run up to the premiere of the second series on BBC Three. The second series began on 16 September 2007 at 9pm, again with weekly episodes until the finale on 22 October 2007. As yet, the BBC have not cleared the series for release on DVD.

How many seasons does Drop Dead Gorgeous have?

Drop Dead Gorgeous comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Drop Dead Gorgeous?

Key cast members in Drop Dead Gorgeous include Sinead Moynihan, Kathryn Hunt, Linzey Cocker, Elizabeth Berrington, Lee Boardman.

Who created or directed Drop Dead Gorgeous?

Drop Dead Gorgeous was developed and directed by Carmel Morgan.