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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: ITV2's sexually-charged drama, SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL, follows the double life of a beautiful young prostitute working the streets of London. By day, Hannah (Billie Piper, DR WHO) is a respectable legal secretary who works long hours to make ends meet. By night she's Belle, a ruthless, money-hungry hooker who will do anything to satisfy her clients' basest fantasies. A professional in every sense of the word, Belle slips with seeming ease from the role of girl-next-door to high-heeled dominatrix, taking care never to become emotionally involved with her clients. But the constant pressures of keeping her two lives separate begins to take its toll, and in an unguarded moment with a handsome stranger, Belle lets slip her true identity. From then on, he only wants to be with Hannah... Presented here are the first three series in their entirety. ...Secret Diary of a Call Girl - Seasons 1-3 - 6-DVD Box Set ( Belle de Jour )
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now don't get me wrong, the boxset is reasonably priced for all 3 series of a great show.
The 3 DVDs are held in a semi-solid case which is a nice holder to keep them together, and is quite pretty to look at.
Each of the series' has 8 episodes split into 2 discs, which makes it easier to watch episodes consecutively without having to keep fumbling around with your DVD player.
Unfortunately, there are no guides to any of the episodes on the disc's, so you'll have to remember which episode is which if you want to watch a particular one. Also the only 'special features' you'll find is the option of having subtitles.
The biggest disappointment in this item, however, is that much of the soundtrack for the series' is different from the broadcast show. Apparently this is due to the "high licensing costs of the popular music", understandable certainly, but it was an unwelcome surprise when playing the first episode of the 3rd series, when instead of hearing the familiar buzz of the opening of Shirley Bassie's 'Spinning Wheel' instead you get a slightly jazzed-up electro-bounce which doesn't suit the action at all...
This is turns out to be the standard for all 3 DVDs: music which doen't suit the visuals.
Personally I think that it's still worth the purchase, but it gets only 3 stars from me due to the off-putting music. Especially when it was the fun and apt soundtrack which made me fall in love with the show in the first place.
However (and most importanly) it is still a fabulous, original show with beautiful costumes, well-written scripts and interesting characters.
Decently priced, just beware the soundtrack.
The 3 DVDs are held in a semi-solid case which is a nice holder to keep them together, and is quite pretty to look at.
Each of the series' has 8 episodes split into 2 discs, which makes it easier to watch episodes consecutively without having to keep fumbling around with your DVD player.
Unfortunately, there are no guides to any of the episodes on the disc's, so you'll have to remember which episode is which if you want to watch a particular one. Also the only 'special features' you'll find is the option of having subtitles.
The biggest disappointment in this item, however, is that much of the soundtrack for the series' is different from the broadcast show. Apparently this is due to the "high licensing costs of the popular music", understandable certainly, but it was an unwelcome surprise when playing the first episode of the 3rd series, when instead of hearing the familiar buzz of the opening of Shirley Bassie's 'Spinning Wheel' instead you get a slightly jazzed-up electro-bounce which doesn't suit the action at all...
This is turns out to be the standard for all 3 DVDs: music which doen't suit the visuals.
Personally I think that it's still worth the purchase, but it gets only 3 stars from me due to the off-putting music. Especially when it was the fun and apt soundtrack which made me fall in love with the show in the first place.
However (and most importanly) it is still a fabulous, original show with beautiful costumes, well-written scripts and interesting characters.
Decently priced, just beware the soundtrack.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I orginally saw a few episodes of the first series of Secret Diary of a call girl on youtube and enjoyed them so much that i bought this 3 series box set in hopes the rest would be as good.
and i have to say i wasnt dissapointed, so long as in your face sex doesnt bother you (and if it does...a series about a prostitute may not be for you!)
Me and my housemate watched this on all our days off and i loved it! Ive never been a huge Billie Piper fan, but i love her now just for this.
The first series was my favourite (less relationship based, more sex) but the whole lot is really worth the watch, and at the incredibly low price it was a low risk addition to my box set collection!
If you are unsure, theres a few episodes on youtube, have a watch and get a good idea for the feel of the series, but i would definately recommend it!
and i have to say i wasnt dissapointed, so long as in your face sex doesnt bother you (and if it does...a series about a prostitute may not be for you!)
Me and my housemate watched this on all our days off and i loved it! Ive never been a huge Billie Piper fan, but i love her now just for this.
The first series was my favourite (less relationship based, more sex) but the whole lot is really worth the watch, and at the incredibly low price it was a low risk addition to my box set collection!
If you are unsure, theres a few episodes on youtube, have a watch and get a good idea for the feel of the series, but i would definately recommend it!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
So enjoyed watching this DVD. Had never seen this programme when on tv - but when husband away for weekend decide to take out of the library - loved it and from then on was hooked !!!! and bought the set from Amazon.
Billie Piper is very attractive and very warm as a personality - and the gorgeous lingerie !!!!! I would thoroughly recommend this DVD.
Billie Piper is very attractive and very warm as a personality - and the gorgeous lingerie !!!!! I would thoroughly recommend this DVD.
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Secret Diary of a Call Girl seasons 1-3
First half of the season 1 felt to me a bit shallow,but after that things have started moving on and I must say I got hooked on it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Johnny Forthy
Fantastic!
This is a great series. Saucy and funny it is fast paced and a great story. For those who know Billie Piper only as Doctor Who's assistant, it's a real eye opener. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rains
Bille Piper is great as high class call girl!
Very raunchy, but also extremely entertaining, have just bought Season 4 which is turning out to be just as rude!
Published 13 months ago by VickyH
It is what it is!!!
Only just started watching the DVD so can't say too much about what is like. Not had a problem with the sound track like some people have but then I didn't watch it when it was on... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Fudgecat
great
this product came really quickly and in good condition
the dvds are hilarious, you could stay up and watch them all because they are addictive
would recommend... Read more
the dvds are hilarious, you could stay up and watch them all because they are addictive
would recommend... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. I. H. Batty
fab
i love this soooooooooooooooo much, but i think some episodes are missing. But for the price, it was well worth it.
Published 15 months ago by gina2011
Great for a girly night in!
I watched this on the tv, but did miss a couple of episodes, a great price for a box set. An easy-watching programme, funny in places, with a sexy undertone, ideal with a glass of... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dizzy Dee
Amazing way to pass the time
This box set is highly addictive. Well priced for all 3 series. A good purchase in my opinion.
Published 19 months ago by ozfowler
Call Billie
Excellent series with great acting, Billie Piper handles an erotic subject and all sorts of scenes with great style and no slides into porn. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Furry Ferret
Love this series
I stumbled across this series by acccident whilst flicking through channels at night. Eversince then I've been hooked but unfortunately missed most of the first and 2nd series so... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Shell
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