Ladette to Lady

Ladette to Lady (2005-2008)

EndedReality show

The new Oxford English Dictionary officially defines a ‘ladette' as: "young women who behave in a boisterously assertive or crude manner and engage in heavy drinking sessions." Are modern young women as uncouth as the media portray them, or does old fashioned style, elegance and class still have a place in their world? In These girls put the pig in Pygmalion, but Ladette to Lady attempts to turn these loud-mouthed ladettes back into ladies in a boot camp of etiquette, manners and social graces. Taking a real life finishing school curriculum - beefed up for the modern world - we'll find out if modern young women are as uncouth as the media portray them to be, or if they can still epitomise English style and class? In this rip-roaring yet revealing factual entertainment series, the ladettes will be given two months of intensive training before they have to face a final...

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Week 5
Season 3Episode 560 min

Week 5

It is now the final week at Eggleston Hall and with just three ladettes left, the competition is stronger than ever. There has been a huge transformation in the girls over the last five weeks and now that it is coming to the end they definitely feeling the pressure. The week will be one long test for the girls; at the end of which they will face the ultimate challenge: to ‘come out’ at their ‘Graduation Ceremony’. The ceremony will be based on the Queen Charlotte Ball started by King George III in the 18th Century, which was still one of the major events of the London calendar for debutantes in the 1950’s. The big difference for our ladettes is only one girl will emerge victorious. Dance is the first lesson of the week. The girls have to practice a waltz for the graduation ceremony and already Holly is throwing tantrums. In elocution the girls are told they will each have to make a 5 minute speech which strikes fear in the heart of Romford Rebel Nicole. On the eve before the graduation ceremony the girls join the teachers for supper and they reflect on what they will take away from the hall. One of the biggest revelation is for binge drinking tiny tearaway Holly who has finally realised that “I can have one or two and still be myself and enjoy myself without falling everywhere and making a plonker of myself I suppose”. The morning of the Graduation Ceremony finally arrives. Just like the debutants of the 1950’s; each girl much execute three elements with meticulous precision: a staircase walk; an audience with members of the aristocracy and a waltz. On top of that they have to perform their nerve-wracking speeches. The girls are pampered and preened all morning to achieve the Queen Charlotte Debutant look but Louise is not impressed with the results and throws a fit. The waltzes are a success and the moving and accomplished speeches leave most of the audience and staff in tears. Finally the teachers retire to decide who is to win the honour of being called a true lady. A decision has to be made and after a long discussion with many disagreements Gill Harbourd makes her choice and there is elation as the winner is revealed.
Feb. 26, 2008

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E05Week 5Feb. 26, 2008
S03E04Week 4Feb. 12, 2008
S03E03Week 3Feb. 5, 2008
S03E02Week 2Jan. 29, 2008
S03E01Week 1Jan. 22, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ladette to Lady first premiere?

Ladette to Lady first premiered on June 28, 2005.

Who was the creator of Ladette to Lady?

The creator of Ladette to Lady is Sarah Thorp.

What was the premise of the show Ladette to Lady?

Ladette to Lady was a reality television show that followed a group of young women from working-class backgrounds as they were trained in etiquette, social graces, and how to behave like "ladies".

What were the tasks the women had to perform on Ladette to Lady?

The women on Ladette to Lady were given various tasks such as running a charity event, preparing an elaborate dinner, and organizing a hunt.

What was the prize for the winner of Ladette to Lady?

The prize for the winner of Ladette to Lady was a job at a prestigious London hotel.

Who narrated Ladette to Lady?

The British broadcaster Jenni Murray was the narrator of Ladette to Lady.

Did Ladette to Lady win any awards?

Ladette to Lady did not win any awards.

How many women were chosen to participate in Ladette to Lady?

Six women were chosen to participate in Ladette to Lady.

How long did each episode of Ladette to Lady run for?

Each episode of Ladette to Lady ran for approximately 60 minutes.

Did Ladette to Lady receive positive reviews from critics?

Ladette to Lady received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised it for its entertaining concept, while others criticized it for being too contrived.

Was Ladette to Lady adapted into other television shows?

Yes, Ladette to Lady was adapted into several other television shows, including Australian and Danish versions.

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