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Beautiful People

TV series

Beautiful People

6.8/ 10· 26200829 min2 seasons · 12 episodes
DramaComedy

Beautiful People is a British comedy drama television series based on the memoirs of Barneys creative director Simon Doonan. The series takes place in Reading, Berkshire, in 1997, where thirteen-year-old Simon Doonan and his best friend Kylie dream of escaping their dreary suburban surroundings and moving to cosmopolitan London "to live amongst the beautiful people." The first episode aired on BBC Two on 2 October 2008 and recorded overnight ratings of 1.5 million viewers and positive critical reaction. Episodes are self-contained, but do follow a loose story arc throughout the course of each series. The second and final series finished airing on 18 December 2009.

Created by
David Kerr

Seasons and episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

Ended
Season 2

Season 2

6 episodesNovember 13, 2009
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  1. S2 E1

    How I Got My Groom

    Nov 13, 200930 min

    Simon returns to Reading and recalls a school project that led to him unearthing a terrible secret about his parents' marriage and his sister revealing some devastating news.

  2. S2 E2

    How I Got My Plumes

    Nov 20, 200930 min

    In 1998 Simon and Kylie form a pop band called E-male and hunky music teacher Mr. Carr offers to manage them. To Simon's surprise, when his Dad invites taciturn new neighbour Ross Kemp to dinner, he brings his significant other, who happens

  3. S2 E3

    How I Got My Water Feature

    Nov 27, 200930 min

    It's 1998, and Ground Force is at its height and Simon feels a desperate need for a water feature. Meanwhile, the women of Melody Crescent feel a desperate need to 'sloshercise' with hunky training instructor Tiger. Elaine Paige makes a stu

  4. S2 E4

    How I Got My Camp

    Dec 4, 200930 min

    The Doonans plan a holiday abroad, but a plumbing disaster spoils everything. Meanwhile across the road, Kylie's father meets his match in the form of a snarling dog called Madonna. Warning: contains Bette Midler impersonations and a replic

  5. S2 E5

    How I Got My Turner

    Dec 11, 200930 min

    The Doonans go deep into the world of Brit Art when they meet rabble rouser Stacey Bile near the Kate Winslet memorial roundabout. This leads to several road accidents, imminent birth, blind ladies driving cars, and the Turner Prize. Meanwh

  6. S2 E6

    How I Got My Gash

    Dec 18, 200930 min

    Simon is plagued by school bullies and decides to leave home to be with The Beautiful People. But as usual, nothing goes according to plan. Debbie, convinced that she's destined for stardom, becomes to talk of Melody Crescent. AS our favour

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beautiful People?
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How many seasons of Beautiful People are there?
Beautiful People has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Beautiful People?
Beautiful People has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 18, 2009.
Who stars in Beautiful People?
Beautiful People stars Luke Ward-Wilkinson, Layton Williams, Olivia Colman, Aidan McArdle, Samuel Barnett.

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