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White Gold

TV·2017–2019·2 seasons, 12 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·30m·6.7·Created by Damon Beesley

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The story of a double-glazing showroom in Essex in the 80s, led by charismatic Vincent Swan, and his unscrupulous sales team, Brian Fitzpatrick and Martin Lavender.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01White Gold S01E04The Widow MakerS01E04 · 10.0When Vincent and Lavender discover that Fitzpatrick is a CB radio enthusiast, they can’t resist going undercover to dupe him. Meanwhile, Vincent receives some unexpected but exciting news – he’s been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Essex Business Awards.
  2. 02White Gold S01E05Smell the WeaknessS01E05 · 8.0Vincent’s life has taken a turn for the worse – kicked out of the family home, in debt to the Inland Revenue to the tune of £50k, and worst of all – he's lost his sales mojo. He's gently sliding into the abyss when absolution appears in the most dangerous of forms. Lavender, having his own career-crises, is drawn back to the world of rock and roll, and invites Sam along to a gig.
  3. 03White Gold S01E03Close EncountersS01E03 · 7.0When Vincent receives a visit from a tax inspector, pursuing him for unpaid tax, he decides that now would be a good time to get out of the showroom and spend more time with his family.

Cast

Lee RossLee RossRonnie FarrellEd WestwickEd WestwickVincent SwanJames BuckleyJames BuckleyBrian FitzpatrickJoe ThomasJoe ThomasMartin LavenderLinzey CockerLinzey CockerSam SwanLauren O'RourkeLauren O'RourkeCarolRachel ShentonRachel ShentonJoanne Scott

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2017Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S01E01White Gold S01E01Salesmen Are Like VampiresMay 28, 2017 6.7Vincent tries to convince an old colleague to join the double-glazing business.
  2. S01E02White Gold S01E02Sexy RollercoasterJune 4, 2017 3.0When Vincent, Fitzpatrick and Lavender meet a group of men from a local publishing company, alpha male hackles are raised - not only do thes
  3. S01E03White Gold S01E03Close EncountersJune 11, 2017 7.0When Vincent receives a visit from a tax inspector, pursuing him for unpaid tax, he decides that now would be a good time to get out of the
  4. S01E04White Gold S01E04Season's bestThe Widow MakerJune 14, 2017 10.0When Vincent and Lavender discover that Fitzpatrick is a CB radio enthusiast, they can’t resist going undercover to dupe him. Meanwhile, Vi
  5. S01E05White Gold S01E05Smell the WeaknessJune 21, 2017 8.0Vincent’s life has taken a turn for the worse – kicked out of the family home, in debt to the Inland Revenue to the tune of £50k, and worst
  6. S01E06White Gold S01E06The Secret of SalesJune 28, 2017—In a bid to get back everything he’s lost – his marriage, his livelihood, his self-worth – Vincent concocts a spectacular plot to return to

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes2019Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01White Gold S02E01The Past Does Not Equal the FutureMarch 6, 2019—Business is booming for Vincent Swan and the Cachet boys - or it is before a new rival salesperson appears, ripping it up around town and st
  2. S02E02White Gold S02E02Take One for the TeamMarch 13, 2019—Vincent is forced to employ Ronnie’s inexperienced, dimwitted son Ronnie Junior, who proves to be a liability, further complicating Vincent’
  3. S02E03White Gold S02E03The Essex IlluminatiMarch 20, 2019—Vincent infiltrates the local Freemason brotherhood and uses the opportunity to drum up new business, leading to unexpected consequences.
  4. S02E04White Gold S02E04Small VictoriesMarch 27, 2019—With Jo now co-managing Cachet Windows, she uses her power to expose Lavender and Sam’s past, gaining the upper hand over Vincent.
  5. S02E05White Gold S02E05Capturing the FlagApril 3, 2019—Vincent takes his family to Malta under the guise of a summer holiday, where he receives a lucrative job offer in time shares.
  6. S02E06White Gold S02E06Winning Isn't EverythingApril 10, 2019—Ronnie is still missing and Ronnie Jr is in turmoil. Meanwhile, Vincent has to decide who to take to Spain with him - Sam and the kids or ar

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