Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season 1

So good to see a woman can live sex like a man and get paid great $ for it while she goes to school for her PHd...smart, sexy and just amazing. I love this actress and the real woman who did this. Kiddos to you. Xxoo

Different aspect, well made, good cast.

I would not agree that the second season is as good or better than the first season, but it is a good continuation of the story of Hannah. The first season is sharper overall and quite good. If you like the story of Hannah/Belle in season 1, you will want to watch season 2. Billie Piper presents an interesting complex character that is confident when playing as "Belle" but is confused, rudderless, and lacking maturity when just "herself". The season starts out slow but builds to the drama of the second half of season 2.The tawdry action is not as inventive, active, or funny the second season, and Billie Piper does not look as sexy as apparently Piper was pregnant at the time of filming. The production tries to hide her puffier pregnant body and uses body doubles for some scenes, so the second series does not quite have the same edge and raunchiness. Belle is given an apprentice of sorts this season, called Bambi, and that character tries to take up the slack in humour and sex appeal, and has some good moments. Still the second season is worth revisting Hannah/Belle's world.

Billie Piper is so, so good as Belle, the hooker/regular girl - in turns super-sexy and plain-looking, sophisticated and matter of fact, dominant and vulnerable, cynical and idealistic. Some good sex scenes (great body, and great body doubles too), getting kinkier as the series progress; but also a lot of relational stories with boyfriend(s), family, best mate (and ex-boyfriend), colleagues and employer (aka the madame). The tension of living a double life is so well illustrated too, and you slowly realize that Belle is in fact a bit of a loner, marching to her own drummer, and enjoying the independence and the control (to a certain extent) that this job provides her. Yes, the show glamorizes prostitution but Belle in her voice-over clearly says that this her personal story which is not necessarily representative of those of other sex workers. It also very clearly illustrates that sex work can be "just a job" with its ups and downs (!), its boring customers and its great clients, the thrill of meeting a new man or a nice "regular" and the boredom of routine, or even the real danger of a wacko.

I absolutely love this show! Originally the first time I intended to watch the first season, I accidentally rented the second instead. But honestly it didn't leave me feeling confused, whatsoever. Any information the viewer needed to know, was figured out pretty promptly without viewing the first season.When I found the first season for so cheap on Amazon, and with Super Saver Shipping, I couldn't resist!Definitely was not disappointed. It's like Sex and the City, without all the obnoxious and cliche female stereotypes. No drama of, "whens my bf going to call me! Oh no!".The only complaint I could have about this show is that sometimes the "cut scenes" they have of her just sitting around thinking or doing something, can tend to drag on.But I love this show, and for the price it was definitely worth it!A show all about a woman, that my male partner doesn't mind watching with me!

Too many networks are shying away from sex as more and more religious investors come into the conversation. This is one of the last good ones.

I got hooked on this program just this year, the first year we have Showtime, therefore I had to find the first two installments. Billie Piper is absolutely enthralling to watch. Especially those moments when she is talking to the camera or, in essence, is talking directly to you, the watcher. There is a slight feeling of voyeurism to watching this program, but not enough to make you stop. At least, not for me. Her character is brilliant, honest, and, dare I say it, at times absolutely heartbreaking. That the series is based on a real person was surprising. I watched the interview with Belle du Jour (the real one), and she is quite stunning, and a physics professor at that. The conversation was intelligent and clear-minded. We need more shows for adults on television that actually are adult. I don't mean nude and crude, but interesting, intelligent, coherent.

I am a Whovian fangirl and I loved Rose, Billie Piper's character in Doctor Who, so much that I became a true fan of Billie the actress. I made it through season 1 quickly because it was a fun and different series and I enjoyed the story line. I would say it's more of a novelty type of show - not one I recommend to any uptight or prudish friends!I would love to watch the rest of the series on Amazon Instant Video but I am only able to purchase 1 episode at a time of seasons 2 & 4 instead of the entire season at once... AND why isn't season 3 on AIV?

have to admitt I didnt enjoy the book ; too much attempting to be funny rather than shedding any new truths re prostitution and I didnt rush to watch the programme when it was on tv either . However finding this now at such a cheap price I decided to give it a try and I have been pleasantly surprised . Billy steals the show and she is not so much a tart with a heart but a fun believable young woman . The first 4 episodes are brilliant , just the type of free sexy adult tv there should be more of on tv after the watershed; plus lots of great underwear and escapist fantasy etc etc BUT and it is a big BUT then the series goes into soap land/ chick lit. Each episode is more and more like a Bridget Jones/ Sex and city London style . This isnt helped by the wooden Cherie Lunghi , the frozen Toyah and the oh so nice Iddo ex boyfriend [ surely Hannah Belle would want a real man ] . So I was left with a rather sour is that it taste at the end . Recommend you watch the first dvd and then just go to bed.

Not as sharp or as sexy as first series , this if def heading more and more in to soap land / Brigitte J comedy . There are some good moments but Im just not interested in whether she goes out with doctor Alex [ the pruddish most moral doctor in the whole world ] . Billie is once again sharp and witty [ ok an increasingly pregnant ] so the camera focuses more and more on her mouth , which does give a cartoon quality to some of the scenes . I guess the very very cheap as chips price for this series does make it good value.

bought for mam at 3.50 including post love it said dirty wanted got quick bought refunded from another supply which is no longer listed as a seller mam love as 50th birthday gift has watch on own loved always avoided on tv as was put of buy first episode scenes not program had program think my self will have a cult following she was happy was like kid waiting for it

I own the first two series, it's a modern account of a call girl that explores fantasy and reality. It isn't sleazy or downbeat if anything it adds glamour to the proffesion (not sure if that's a good thing!) overall it's the comedic aspects that makes the series enjoyable. If you want entertainment with a heart then slip the DVD in and enjoy.

Hence the title,the beautiful billie piper is a high end call girl and this is based on her experiences on and off the job.Quite rude and funny but with some seriousness thrown in.I have only seen series 1 and 2 so far but its definetly worth a watch,male or female!