The Third series of Hotel Babylon has been commissioned by the BBC. It is planned to be aired (in the UK) in early 2008.
Max, Emma and Dexter return to star in the Third series. Hotel Babylon, inspired by Imogen Edwards-Jones’ book, exposes the life of the luxury five star hotel world. Imogen wrote the book with help from an Anonymous helper who has worked in most of London’s five star hotels. The Third series expands on these stories. and you’ll be pleasantly suprised with what the Third series has to offer…
Charlie (Max Beesley) is promoted to General Manager. There will be some interesting moments with his Head Receptionist Anna (Emma Pierson). Tony (Dexter Fletcher) will remain Head of Concierge. Gino (Martin Marquez) is back to mix some special cocktails, still trying to find Mrs. Right. Will he find her? We will see… Snobby James (Ray Coulthard) is back. Both Ben (Michael Obiora) and the beautiful Jackie (Natalie Mendoza) are back, with Jackie facing more responsibility.
There will be a whole host of new guest stars which are currently Top Secret. Past guests included Jennifer Ellison, Jerry Hall, David Williams, Russ Abbot and Rachel Stirling.
Hotel Babylon - the complete BBC series 2. Tamzin Outhwaite and Max Beesley return in the second series. More action, more fun! Click on the picture to buy.
Hotel Babylon - the complete BBC series 1. An insight into the world of the luxury 5 star hotel industry. Inspired by Imogen Edward-Jones’ novel of life behind the scenes of London’s top hotels. Click on the picture to buy.
Each episode there is a different theme and the theme for this episode was “corporate versus the individual”
The last episode in Series 2 - The Hotel takeover.
Donovon Credo wants to takeover Hotel Babylon, get rid of all the staff and bring in his own. News about the Hotel takeover gets out and there is mayhem in the hotel ! Rebecca is to be kept on but is told that she can only keep two members of staff. She chooses Charlie and lets Charlie choose the second. In the end it is Tony who is the second member of staff to be kept on. However, he resigns together with other members of staff. Charlie finally has had enough and wants to resign but Rebecca tells him about the Japanese company who want to takeover the Hotel. They work through the whole night to get the paperwork in order for the Japanese company.
When Mr Credo arrives the next morning Rebecca and Charlie have a big suprise for him and hand him the fax from the Japanese company who have placed a successfule bid for Hotel Babylon. Donovan is furious and storms out.
Rebecca leaves Hotel Babylon and leaves an email for Charlie to read which says that he is to be the General Manager recommended by Rebecca.
A great eight episodes that will continue with another series in the near future. We’ll keep you posted !
Emma Pierson was born in 1981 in Plymouth, UK. Her birthday is in April. Her mother was a nurse and her father a submariner in the Royal Navy. (You can find her biography here).
As well as starring in Series 1 of Hotel Babylon, Emma previously starred in “The Lives of the Saints” (film-2006), “Morning Glory” (tv-2006), “Riot at the Rite” (film-2005), “Bloodlines” (film-2005), “Angell’s Hell” (film-2005), “The Brief” (tv-2005), “Twisted Tales” (tv-2005), “The Legend of the Tamworth Two” (film-2004), “The Last Chancers” (tv-2004), “The Worst Week of my Life” (tv-2004), “Charles II” (tv-2003), “Uncle Douglas” (film-2003), “My Hero” (tv-2003), “A Touch of Frost” (tv-2003), “Thea Gilmore” (music video-2003), “The Project” (film-2002), “I saw you” (film-2002), “Stranded” (film-2002), “Time Gentlemen Please” (tv-2002), “Coupling” (tv-2002), “Bedtime” (tv-2001), “Dumping Elaine” (film-2001), “Absolutely Fabulous” (tv-2001), “Armstrong and Miller” (tv-2001), “Beast” (tv-2000), “Days like these” (tv-1999), “Virtual Sexuality” (film-1999), “Guest House Paradiso” (film-1999) and “Grange Hill” (tv-1999).
Each episode there is a different theme and the theme for this episode was “What happens when the past comes back to haunt you ?”
Rebecca and Charlie meet up to continue their new relationship. Jackie sees this and starts getting interested in Charlie again. While all of this is happening, Charlie’s brother Dan (Christopher Coghill) arrives at the hotel looking for help due to some dodgy art dealings. Charlie is forced to help him out with a forged passport and smuggles him out of the hotel with the help of Jackie before the Police are able to search the hotel.
Wealthy Mrs Klein (Jerry Hall) suggests a wine taste-off at the hotel to win a case of Petrus 1961. James agrees but admits that he is no good at tasting wine to his colleagues who are in shock. His rival Neville (Guy Henry) is also in the taste-off. However Ben comes to the rescue with his nose for wine and help James win and keep his reputation.
Anna and Tony play a trick on Gino as he refuses to give out anymore free drinks. This however backfires…
Next episode: guest star John Sessions. The last episode in Series 2 of Hotel Babylon.
Danira is currently starring in Hotel Babylon and she is doing a super job ! She is also currently in a successful Croatian soap opera “Zabranjena ljubav”, meaning Forbidden Love, playing Angela which is being shown on RTL Croatia.
She previously starred in “Sex Traffic” (tv-2004), “The Mother” (film-2003 with Daniel Craig) and “Manchild” (drama-2002).
The three Babylon books were written by Imogen Edwards-Jones and Anonymous.
Hotel Babylon is based on the first of the three books.
Hotel Babylon(2004) - 1st in the series. Explores the luxury 5 star hotel industry. It follows Anonymous’s hotel experiences in the wild and wonderful world of hotels.
Air Babylon(2005) - 2nd in the series. Explores the world of the travel industry. It follows the highs and lows of a duty manager at Heathrow Airport.
Fashion Babylon(2006) - 3rd in the series. Explores the world of the fashion industry. It follows the life and times of a small London fashion house.
Hotel Babylon - the complete BBC series 2. Tamzin Outhwaite and Max Beesley return in the second series. More action, more fun! Click on the picture to buy.
Hotel Babylon - the complete BBC series 1. An insight into the world of the luxury 5 star hotel industry. Inspired by Imogen Edward-Jones’ novel of life behind the scenes of London’s top hotels. Click on the picture to buy.
The three Babylon books were written by Imogen Edwards-Jones and Anonymous.