LOVE FOR MONEY
When does Gold Digger start on BBC One, who’s in the cast with Julia Ormond and what’s it about?
GOLD Digger is BBC's latest drama and it's set to have the nation hooked with it's all-star cast and gripping storyline.
Here's everything you need to know about the new show as it arrives on your screens TONIGHT...
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What time is Gold Digger on BBC One tonight?
The first episode of Gold Digger will air TONIGHT (Tuesday November 12.)
You can catch it at 9pm on BBC1.
It will be a six-part series with each episode on at the same time and place each week.
And of course if you miss an episode you can catch up on BBC iPlayer.
What's Gold Digger about?
Gold Digger tells the story of a woman falling in love with a much younger man and the effect it has on her already damaged family.
Julia Day (Julia Ormond) has spent her whole life putting the needs of others before herself.
Gold Digger tells the story of this wealthy 60 year old who falls in love with Benjamin, a man 26 years her junior.
As the series progresses the impact their unconventional relationship has on her family is explored and the secrets of their past are revealed.
Has Julia finally found the happiness she's always deserved? Or is Benjamin really the gold digger they think he is?
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Who is in the cast of Gold Digger?
Julia Ormond as Julia Day
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Julia is an English actress from Epsom, Surrey who was born on January 4, 1965.
Julia first appeared on British television in the 1989 serial Traffik and her performance earned her subsequent roles in Young Catherine and Stalin.
In 1993, she made her feature film debut in the lead role of The Baby of Mâcon before she was cast alongside Brad Pitt in Legends of the Fall the following year.
She has also starred as Guinevere in 1995's First Knight with Richard Gere and Sean Connery before joining Harrison Ford in romantic comedy Sabrina.
In 2010, Julia earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress Temple Grandin and has also been nominated for her performance in Mad Men.
Ben Barnes as Benjamin Golding
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Ben is a 38-year-old British actor who was born on August 20, 1981.
He's best known for playing Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia, Billy Russo in The Punisher and Logan Delos in Westworld.
The actor also took on the titular role of the 2009 adaptation of Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray.
Ben has also starred in The Big Wedding alongside an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Robin Williams.
As well as 2014 fantasy film Seventh Son.
He plays Julia's toyboy Benjamin Golding in the BBC series.
Alex Jennings as Ted
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Alex is an English actor who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre.
A three-time Olivier Award winner - he won for Too Clever by Half, Peer Gynt and My Fair Lady.
You may recognise him from A Very English Scandal, Stan Lee's Lucky Man and Silk, and Unforgotten.
As well as his TV career, he is also known for starring in films like The Lady in the Van and The Queen, in which he played Prince Charles.
He takes on the role of Ted in Gold Digger.
Jemima Rooper as Della Day
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Jemima is an English actress who was born in Hammersmith, London to TV journalist Alison Rooper.
British TV viewers will recognise Jemima Rooper from BBC fantasy series Atlantic, supernatural drama Hex and an adaptation of The Famous Five which aired on CITV in the 90s.
She has also starred in musical film Kinky Boots and The Black Dahlia.
Other appearances include musicals such as Me and My Girl, One Man, Two Guvnors and Blithe Spirit.
Jemima also played Karen Marston in Death in Paradise.
She plays Della Day in Gold Digger.
Sebastian Armesto as Patrick Day
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Sebastian is an English actor who has played Edmund Sparkler in Charles Dickens adaptation Little Dorrit alongside The Crown's Claire Foy and Pride and Prejudice's Matthew McFaddyen.
The actor has also starred in Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
He also took on the role of Channel 4's dramatic political retelling Coalition, playing George Osbourne in the fallout of the 2010 UK General Election.
You may also recognise him from Broadchurch or Poldark.
Sebastian plays Patrick Day in Gold Digger.
Nikki Amuka Bird as Marsha
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Nikki Amuka-Bird is a 43-year-old Nigerian-born English actress.
She studied at the acclaimed LAMDA before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Nikki is an acclaimed stage actress, but if you're no theatre buff you may recognise her from films such as the 2006 remake of The Omen, Cargo or Almost Heaven.
She has also had TV parts in Doctor Who, The Line of Beauty and Survivors to name a few.
Nikki stars as Marsha in Gold Digger.
Julia McKenzie as Hazel
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Julia is an English actor who was born on February 17, 1941 in Enfield.
She is a six-time Olivier Award nominee, and has won two of the prestigious awards.
As well as been nominated for a Tony Award.
The actress is best known for playing Hester Fields in Fresh Fields - for which she was nominated for a Bafta.
Others may recognise her as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's Marple.
McKenzie was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to drama
Julia is playing Hazel in Gold Digger.
Archie Renaux as Leo Day
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Archie Renaux has starred in the BBC film Zero and the drama Feline.
He plays Julie's youngest child Leo Day.
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