Secret Diary of a Call Girl

2007 TV-MA 2 seasons

Secret Diary of a Call Girl

2007 TV-MA 2 seasons
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Educated single girl Hannah Baxter likes the finer things in life and supports her expensive taste by secretly working as a high-class prostitute. But as her business picks up, she finds it hard to separate her private and professional lives.
Cast
Billie Piper, Iddo Goldberg, Cherie Lunghi, Ashley Madekwe
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  1
  • SEASON  2

Summary of Season 1 (2007) - 2 discs

This provocative series follows the exploits of Hannah, an educated, high-class call girl. Fulfilling the fantasies of the London elite while posing as a secretary to her family, Hannah strives to keep her professional and personal lives separate.
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
TV-MA - This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
age 17+
Common Sense rating Not for kids
age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this risqu British series, which follows the life of a high-class London escort (aka prostitute), is not for kids. A wide range of sexual activity and practices are discussed and shown, including sadomasochist activities and orgies. Nudity includes bare breasts and buttocks, and there's uncensored cursing ("f--k") and frequent drinking and smoking. The main character is comfortable with herself and enjoys her job, but she lies to her friends and family about her career.

Sexual Content

Shows a wide range of sexual activities and practices, including gay and lesbian sex, sadomasochism, and orgies. Bare breasts and buttocks are frequently visible. Hannah is briefly shown sitting on a toilet; she's also seen putting lubricant between her legs (though her genitals aren't shown). Condoms are prominently featured and are described as a required accessory for all sexual activity.

Violence

Occasional references to a call girl's safety and violent fantasies.

Language

The word "f--k" is used frequently; other strong language is also used, uncensored.

Social Behavior

The series presents prostitution as a career choice that's separate from a person's personal life. Hedonism and greed are major themes. Although Hannah/Belle appears self-possessed and comfortable with her choices, she lies about her work to friends and family. Some discussion of racism, prejudice, and sexism, pertaining to choice of escorts and clients.

Consumerism

Not applicable.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Frequent wine/cocktail drinking and cigarette smoking. Hannah/Belle doesn't use drugs.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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