Series synopsis
Gold Digger is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on November 12, 2019. It ended on December 17, 2019. It was created by Marnie Dickens. It stars Julia Ormond, Ben Barnes, Sebastian Armesto and Jemima Rooper.
Gold Digger tells the story of wealthy 60 year old Julia as she falls in love with Benjamin, a man 25 years her junior. As this six part series progresses the impact their unconventional relationship has on her family is explored and the secrets of their past are revealed. Has Julia finally found the happiness she's always deserved? Or is Benjamin really the gold digger they think he is?
Premise
Gold Digger tells the story of wealthy 60 year old Julia as she falls in love with Benjamin, a man 25 years her junior. As this six part series progresses the impact their unconventional relationship has on her family is explored and the secrets of their past are revealed. Has Julia finally found the happiness she's always deserved? Or is Benjamin really the gold digger they think he is?
Premise: Note everything is as it seems.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julia Ormond as Julia Day
- Ben Barnes as Benjamin Greene
- Sebastian Armesto as Patrick Day
- Jemima Rooper as Della Day
- Archie Renaux as Leo Day
- Alex Jennings as Ted Day
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Marsha Okello
- Yasmine Akram as Eimear Day
Supporting cast
- Julia McKenzie as Hazel
- Karla-Simone Spence as Cali Okello
- Indica Watson as Charlotte / Charlotte Day
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 12, 2019 | December 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Her Boy Julia and Benjamin meet by chance and start dating. When Julia introduces him to her grown-up children, they question if Benjamin's intentions are financially motivated. |
November 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Her Daughter Julia realises she's in love with Benjamin. Patrick and Della, who are suspicious of Benjamin, follow him and catch him in a compromising situation. Is he really who he seems? |
November 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Her Rival When Julia's children accuse Benjamin of infidelity it threatens to split them up. But their relationship grows stronger as they move in together and Benjamin proposes. |
November 26, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |