BBC One drama series Gold Digger kicks off in 2019 after months of anticipation from fans. Following the story of a wealthy 60-year-old woman, Julia (played by Julia Ormond), viewers will witness her struggles within her family as she falls in love with a much younger man, Benjamin (Ben Barnes). While Barnes and Ormond aren’t the only two big names amongst the Gold Digger cast, fans are keen to know all about the series’ plot, air date, and trailer as well.
When does Gold Digger air on BBC One?
Gold Digger is just one of several new drama series teased by the BBC in a new lengthy drama trailer for 2019.
Season two of Killing Eve, season five of Luther, and The Missing spin-off Baptiste are just three of the other exciting new drama series to drop on the UK TV channel this year.
Gold Digger’s exact release date is yet to be announced by show bosses, but we do know it will definitely be in 2019.
Who will star in Gold Digger on BBC One?
Ormond lands the role on Gold Digger after an impressive acting career spanning 30 years – her most notable roles include Caroline in Brad Pitt-blockbuster The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and as Sabrina in the 1995 blockbuster of the same name.
The Gold Digger actress also won a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Eustacia Grandin in 2010 flick Temple Grandin.
Netflix and Marvel Comics fans will be no stranger to Barnes as the 37-year-old played the role of villain Billy Russo in hit series The Punisher.
Ormond’s on-screen children are played by Sebastian Armesto (as son Patrick), Jemima Rooper (as daughter Della), and Archie Renaux (as youngest son Leo).
Armesto has already enjoyed a career in some of British television’s biggest and most talked about series, landing roles in ITV’s Broadchurch and BBC’s Poldark.
Rooper is also no stranger to hit TV dramas, having played characters in fantasy series Atlantis and ITV mini-series Trauma.
Other actors to keep an eye out for include Alex Jennings (as Ted), Nikki Amuka-Bird (as Marsha), and Julia McKenzie (as Hazel).
What will happen in Gold Digger on BBC One?
Gold Digger focuses on Julia and Benjamin’s relationship and the scrutiny and secrets surrounding it.
Julia’s family become sceptical when their mother falls for a man 26 years her junior, with the impact threatening to rip through their family unit.
As the series progresses, viewers will discover whether 60-year-old Julia has finally found the man of her dreams, or whether Benjamin is the money-seeking gold-digger her family suspect him as.
Is there a trailer for Gold Digger on BBC One?
The BBC is yet to release a trailer or promo for Gold Digger teasing the upcoming drama.
Filming for the series began back in September 2018, with the show currently in post-production, according to IMDb.
With that in mind, it shouldn’t be too long before viewers can catch their first glimpse at the new six-part drama.
Gold Digger will air on BBC One in 2019.
