White Gold
Created by Damon Beesley
On BBC Two
A brash, energetic workplace sitcom set in 1980s Essex that mines comedy from the morally dubious schemes of a double-glazing sales team.
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.
Genres
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is White Gold violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is White Gold sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is White Gold scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is White Gold easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Does White Gold leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like White Gold
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as White Gold
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like White Gold, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like White Gold, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like White Gold, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
