''Goldplated'' is an eight-part drama series from

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which made its debut on

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on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It was created by Jimmy Gardner. It follows self-made businessman John White (played by David Schofield), as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions.

Plot

Similarly to ''

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'' (which the show has been compared to), John White's personal life is intertwined with his business life. He lives in

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with his partner Cassidy, who is half his age, and their son, while in the process of divorcing his wife Beth. His oldest son Darren is his business partner, while his other two children with Beth also feature.

Characters

* John White, played by David Schofield * Beth White, played by

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* Justin White, played by Nicholas Shaw * Lauren White, played by

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* Terese White, Played by

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* Darren White, played by Darren Tighe * Cassidy, played by

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* Coll, played by

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Filming locations

*Over 50 per cent of the filming takes place in the Borough of

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on the edge of the

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, in Northern England. *

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, Cheshire as Alderley Edge * Brasingamens Pub,

, Cheshire as the Nightclub * Over Alderley National Trust, Cheshire as various *

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The house location, Cheshire * De Vere Mottram Hall,

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, Cheshire * Mere Country Golf Club,

, Cheshire * Hale Barns,

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Episode list

Reception

Despite a promotional effort that included a nationwide poster campaign featuring giant gold credit cards across

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, the drama fared poorly in the ratings, drawing only 1.4 million viewers for its opening episode. Reviews were not much better: ''

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'' critic Matt Baylis described it as "a string of cliches long ago exhausted by older and better shows"; Ian Johns of ''

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'' was confused about the tone, but praised the team behind the series.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2006 British television series debuts 2006 British television series endings 2000s British drama television series 2000s British television miniseries Channel 4 television dramas Channel 4 miniseries British English-language television shows Television shows set in the United Kingdom Television shows set in Cheshire Television series by World Productions