Material Girl

Material Girl is a British romantic comedy produced by Carnival Films, that first aired on BBC One on 14 January 2010. It stars Lenora Crichlow, Dervla Kirwan, and Michael Landes. Set in the fashion world, it was inspired by the book Fashion Babylon by Imogen Edwards-Jones. It was described in one of the early promotional items as "a romantic comedy about a young fashion designer battling an evil ex-boss, a sexy-but-devilish business partner and snobby fashionistas to get her break in work and love". Cast Lenora Crichlow – Ali Redcliffe, a young fashion designer attempting to make a name for herself Dervla Kirwan – Davina Bailey, the current hot designer, who is not about to allow an upstart like Ali take her spotlight Michael Landes – Marco Keriliak, fashion businessman, Ali's business partner O. T. Fagbenle – Chris, motorcycle courier and Ali's ex-boyfriend Nick Blood – Alex, Davina's fashion assistant, Ali's friend and gay flatmate Ingrid Oliver – Mimi Throckmorton, Ali's friend, stockist at a fashion magazine-cum stylist Anna Brewster – Lydia Kane, supermodel and Ali's friend Esther Smith – Trish, Ali's studio receptionist Joanna Kanska – Dorota, Ali's studio dressmaker Malcolm Sinclair – Mitchell Crompton, leading fashion critic Sadie Pickering – Louise, works for fashion magazine Lindsey Coulson – Christina Redcliffe, Ali's mother Anthony Calf – Anthony Chatsworth, an influential fashion magazine editor, had affair with Mimi Charlie Carter – Paparazzi, stitches up Lydia Kane for Mitchell Episodes Series 1 began on 14 January 2010 on BBC One. There were 6 episodes in total. The series also aired on BBC HD, with a late repeat the same night on BBC Three.