LADYBOYS - SKY LIVING - REDBACK PRODUCTIONS
SERIES PRODUCER - 11 x 45’
Two critically acclaimed ob-doc series celebrating the lives and loves of Thailand’s transgender community, exploring their fight for equality in a Buddhist country where they are celebrated culturally but denied legal recognition. The series also explored their relationships with heterosexual British men. Sprinkled with sequins and sunshine, the series took an intellectual look at the social, political and economic context through personal stories of life-altering decisions to go under the knife.
This approach performed exceptional well for Sky, who tripled their slot average, and reached one million viewers at 10pm. Leading team on location in Thailand, and remotely in Philippines and USA. Running shoot, edit, and final post.
“Surprisingly sweet series… Ladyboys simply confirms the nature of love is far beyond this mere mortal... proof that love does indeed conquer all. Scott is a heating engineer from England's north-east. He's divorced with two kids and is about to marry his partner of two years, Paeng, who is a Thai ladyboy and former prostitute. In Facebook parlance, 'It's complicated'. Or, as Scott remarks in a masterly understatement: ‘It does play with your mind at times.’ It's hard - nay, impossible - not to be cynical but, as they say in the north of England, that great bastion of diversity and acceptance: ‘It takes all sorts.’ …a mature and engaging exploration.” Sydney Morning Herald
“Following the success of the debut series, Ladyboys series two offers further insight into a sector of Thai society that makes up one per cent of the country's population.” Freeview.com
“A remarkable documentary series.” SameSame.com
“Truly Inspiring” Oxford Mail
“Dazzling fly-on-the-wall series.” TV Tonight
“Intriguing and thought-provoking.” The TVDB.com
“Interesting insight into Thailand’s third sex.” The People