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Billie Piper to steam up screens again after signing on for second call-girl series
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29 November 2007
Billie Piper has signed up to star in a second instalment in the raunchy series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, it was announced today.
ITV2 has commissioned a new series of the raunchy drama, which was a ratings hit.
Adapted from the Belle de Jour book and blog, Secret Diary of a Call Girl could also be shown in the US.
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On call: Billie Piper has signed on for a second series of Secret Diary of a Call Gir
The 24-year-old admitted she dreaded filming scenes in the first series which called for her to strip off.
In one take she saddled a client and rides him like a horse, cracked a whip at a sex party and had a dalliance with a married couple.
Billie said at the time: "There were times I wanted to run from the room in embarassment.
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Money talks: the series might also be shown in the US
US broadcasters have expressed an interest in showing both series, which could make Doctor Who actress Piper a star there.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl won ITV2 its best audience of the year, peaking at over two million viewers in the autumn.
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Take two: Billie will return to screens in a follow up series, which was adapted from the Belle de Jour book and blog
ITV2 Controller Zai Bennett said: "As ITV2's first ever original drama, Secret Diary of a Call Girl has been a huge creative and commercial success for the channel.
"The bold concept and slick production has really captured the heart of the ITV2 audience and we look forward to seeing more of Billie Piper as Belle on ITV2 next year."
Meanwhile, Billie is also set to reprise her award-winning role as feisty Rose Tyler in the next series of Dr Who.
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