Gold
The third part to the trilogy, 'Gold' is the last chapter into the lives of two ex-prostitutes, and their battles to break their ties with the red light area. Split into three different stories, we see the return of Carol Johnson and Rose Garrity, as they try to help the women on the Lane, and stop themselves with being roped into the world of prostitution. 'She's Back' tells the story of Paula Graham, a 37 year old prostitute who has come back to the Lane, from being trapped in a failed marriage, only to find her business falling, when all her clients are murdered. Believing her to be the prime suspect, Carol and Rose must help Paula battle the journey of the Police, while trying also to break her ties with the lane as well. Stars Janet Dibley as Paula Graham. 'A Walk On The Wild Side' shows Rose becoming involved with trans-sexual prostitute, Sherrie, who has been moved to a 'toleration zone', where prostitutes can be kept clean and healthy. As she battles to save Sherrie from prison, Carol is having trouble with finances, when she finds herself face-to-face with Curly's nephew, Vinnie, who demands all money from Curly's will, to be transferred to his bank account. Stars Danny Edwards as Sherrie and Adam Kotz as Vinnie Marshall. 'Tainted Love' sees the prostitutes happily working in the 'torelation zone', while the 'Hustler's Arms' becomes bombarded with pimps from Leeds, who look set to take over the working streets. The leader of the pack, Raymond, becomes obsessed with Sherrie, and soon discovers her hidden secret. Meanwhile, Carol and Rose have a visit from Carol's half-sister, Lisa, who falls into the arms of risky pimp, Charlie, who is set to threaten Carol's chicken factory and her daughter. Stars Colin Salmon as Raymond, Jayne Ashbourne as Lisa and Ifran Meredith as Charlie. We also see the return of Colette, Rose's long-lost daughter who becomes increasingly worried about the relationship between herself and Rose, as she becomes deeply involved in prostitution and drugs.
- 1997-1997
- 3 seasons
- Drama
The third part to the trilogy, 'Gold' is the last chapter into the lives of two ex-prostitutes, and their battles to break their ties with the red light area. Split into three different stories, we see the return of Carol Johnson and Rose Garrity, as they try to help the women on the Lane, and stop themselves with being roped into the world of prostitution. 'She's Back' tells the story of Paula Graham, a 37 year old prostitute who has come back to the Lane, from being trapped in a failed marriage, only to find her business falling, when all her clients are murdered. Believing her to be the prime suspect, Carol and Rose must help Paula battle the journey of the Police, while trying also to break her ties with the lane as well. Stars Janet Dibley as Paula Graham. 'A Walk On The Wild Side' shows Rose becoming involved with trans-sexual prostitute, Sherrie, who has been moved to a 'toleration zone', where prostitutes can be kept clean and healthy. As she battles to save Sherrie from prison, Carol is having trouble with finances, when she finds herself face-to-face with Curly's nephew, Vinnie, who demands all money from Curly's will, to be transferred to his bank account. Stars Danny Edwards as Sherrie and Adam Kotz as Vinnie Marshall. 'Tainted Love' sees the prostitutes happily working in the 'torelation zone', while the 'Hustler's Arms' becomes bombarded with pimps from Leeds, who look set to take over the working streets. The leader of the pack, Raymond, becomes obsessed with Sherrie, and soon discovers her hidden secret. Meanwhile, Carol and Rose have a visit from Carol's half-sister, Lisa, who falls into the arms of risky pimp, Charlie, who is set to threaten Carol's chicken factory and her daughter. Stars Colin Salmon as Raymond, Jayne Ashbourne as Lisa and Ifran Meredith as Charlie. We also see the return of Colette, Rose's long-lost daughter who becomes increasingly worried about the relationship between herself and Rose, as she becomes deeply involved in prostitution and drugs.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1997
Episode 1
She's Back: Part One
50 mins
Carol settles into her new home while being harassed by Vinny. Rose gets a job working with the police to clean up "the lane". An old friend returns and her punters are murdered one by one.
Episode 2
She's Back: Part Two
Carol reluctantly helps Rose to prove Paula's innocence, leading to a dramatic showdown when the real killer is revealed.
Episode 3
The Catch: Part One
A pre-op transsexual hustler, Sherry, suffers at the hands of homophobes and her apparent hero. Carol enlists her brother to keep Vinny off of her back.
Episode 4
The Catch: Part Two
Rose makes enemies as she vows to help Sherry deal with the aftermath of her attack. Carol is confronted by the social services.
Episode 5
Tainted Love: Part One
Rose has her hands full when she tackles a new gang that have taken over the lane. An unidentifiable prostitute is found murdered. Carol's sister, Lisa, comes to live with her but falls victim to, Charlie, a heroin addicted pimp.
Episode 6
Tainted Love: Part Two
Lisa is taken hostage by Charlie, who then kidnaps Emma, in hopes of receiving a random from Carol. Vinny begs for money to rid himself of the loan sharks. Rose cracks the case of the murdered prostitute, leading to a dramatic confrontation at the factory.