Sex, Drugs & Murder: Life In The Red Light Zone

Season 1

An uncompromising look at the lives of sex workers in an area of Leeds where, if you're buying or selling sex, you won't get arrested.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

Welcome to Holbeck
E1
Welcome to HolbeckAn uncompromising look at the lives of sex workers in an area of Leeds where prostitution is legal. We meet the girls whose lives at risk every night. And as one of them describes how they were brutally attacked.
Complicated Love
E2
Complicated LoveSammie shares shocking details of an encounter she feels lucky to have survived. And former cross-country runner Kayleigh reveals how she's ended up selling sex and doing drugs rather than looking after her children.
Money Can’t Buy You Love
E3
Money Can’t Buy You LoveKayleigh reveals how she has been in out of prison, and the lengths she goes to, to earn money when she’s not out on the streets. Sammy Jo’s relationship is put to the test, by the need to earn more money for drugs and we also meet new girl, Adele, who is the sole breadwinner in her household.
So This is Christmas
E4
So This is ChristmasAs Holbeck's sex workers prepare for Christmas, a dramatic assault sends Kayleigh back to the drugs. Sammi-Jo returns to her boyfriend's house. And Adele moves in with her cousin, leading to a bitter falling out.
Breaking Point
E5
Breaking PointSeveral of the women working in Leeds, hit rock bottom, as Adele is homeless and alone, and Amy seeks help from one of the area's most experienced sex workers. A series difficulties leads Sammie to decide to consider getting clean.
Out in the Cold
E6
Out in the ColdAs Holbeck's sex workers struggle with working on the street in winter, Sammie Jo wrestles with taking the first steps to getting clean, Kayleigh hopes to find a way to see her children, and Adele has a new home.
Someone's Daughter
E7
Someone's DaughterAdele finally gets her own home, Sammy Jo is struggling to get clean, and Mel's mum tracks her down after seeing the programme.
Under Presure
E8
Under PresureAdele is attacked with an iron bar, Amy has given up the game, and Sammy Jo is still living at her ex-boyfriend's house and has nowhere else to go.
Bad For Business
E9
Bad For BusinessAdele is hospitalised after taking a deadly batch of heroin sweeping the area, Kayleigh is jailed, and Sammie-Jo faces eviction. Stacey tries to keep her sister safe on the beat.
Taking Chances
E10
Taking ChancesAdele and Bee have been helping each other out for a few days, and Sammy Jo is getting used to life on her own. Mel has come out of prison determined to make a change.
On The Edge
E11
On The EdgeCorrin and Stacey face an eviction notice because of antisocial behavior at their house. Adele is struggling to pick up punters because of the scabs on her face and Amy returns to the beat after time away.
Friends Like These
E12
Friends Like TheseAmy moves in with fellow sex worker Ceri, Adele is looking after a mate's pet snake, and Bee is due in court for assault.
And The Beat Goes On
E13
And The Beat Goes OnCeri questions why her front door is vandalised, and Bee asks Adele for help when she's asked to leave the Bed & Breakfast.