The BEST episodes of White Gold

Every episode of White Gold ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of White Gold!

The story of a double-glazing showroom in Essex in 1983, led by charismatic salesman Vincent who is smart, handsome and cocksure, he will happily break the rules if it guarantees a sale.

Last Updated: 1/8/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
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The Secret of Sales
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7.92
309 votes

#1 - The Secret of Sales

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/28/2017

In a bid to get back everything he’s lost – his marriage, his livelihood, his self-worth – Vincent concocts a spectacular plot to return to his rightful place.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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Close Encounters
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7.75
373 votes

#2 - Close Encounters

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2017

When Vincent receives a visit from a tax inspector, pursuing him for unpaid tax, he decides that now would be a good time to get out of the showroom and spend more time with his family.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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Smell the Weakness
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7.66
340 votes

#3 - Smell the Weakness

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/21/2017

Vincent’s life has taken a turn for the worse – kicked out of the family home, in debt to the Inland Revenue to the tune of £50k, and worst of all – he's lost his sales mojo. He's gently sliding into the abyss when absolution appears in the most dangerous of forms. Lavender, having his own career-crises, is drawn back to the world of rock and roll, and invites Sam along to a gig.

Directors: Damon Beesley
Writer: Chris Niel
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Sexy Rollercoaster
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7.59
424 votes

#4 - Sexy Rollercoaster

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2017

When Vincent, Fitzpatrick and Lavender meet a group of men from a local publishing company, alpha male hackles are raised - not only do these men get an expense account, but they each have a company car. When Cachet boss Tony Walsh rejects Vincent's request to match these perks, Vincent starts to think that maybe he is in the wrong business. Meanwhile, in a bid to save face, Fitzpatrick puts faith in his comprehensive knowledge of Cachet's home turf - with potentially dangerous consequences. In the showroom, receptionist Carol tries to get to grips with the new office computer.

Directors: Damon Beesley
Writer: Joe Thomas
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The Widow Maker
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7.50
347 votes

#5 - The Widow Maker

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2017

When Vincent and Lavender discover that Fitzpatrick is a CB radio enthusiast, they can’t resist going undercover to dupe him. Meanwhile, Vincent receives some unexpected but exciting news – he’s been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Essex Business Awards.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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Salesmen Are Like Vampires
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7.45
560 votes

#6 - Salesmen Are Like Vampires

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2017

Essex, 1983. Meet Vincent Swan, double-glazing salesman extraordinaire. Smart, handsome and cocksure, Vincent will stop at nothing to get a sale. His team at Cachet Windows include Fitzpatrick, a smarmy reprobate who can charm the life savings out of anyone, and Lavender, a failed musician whose crippling politeness and moral backbone have a habit of getting in the way of a sale. The two take a bet on whether Fitzpatrick can 'sell ice to the Eskimos' - in other words, sell new windows to someone he has recently sold new windows to. Meanwhile, Vincent's attempt to convince an old colleague to join the double-glazing business takes an unexpected turn.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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Capturing the Flag
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7.31
104 votes

#7 - Capturing the Flag

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2019

Vincent takes his family to Malta under the guise of a summer holiday, where he receives a lucrative job offer in time shares.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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Winning Isn't Everything
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7.25
105 votes

#8 - Winning Isn't Everything

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2019

Ronnie is still missing and Ronnie Jr is in turmoil. Meanwhile, Vincent has to decide who to take to Spain with him - Sam and the kids or arch-rival Jo Scott.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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The Past Does Not Equal the Future
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7.15
125 votes

#9 - The Past Does Not Equal the Future

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2019

It is 1985, 8 months have passed since Vincent teamed up with gangster Ronnie to force Walshy to sell Cachet Windows to them for a quid. But Vincent's mounting problems are about to be added to by a competitor stealing Cachet's business.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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The Essex Illuminati
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7.10
106 votes

#10 - The Essex Illuminati

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2019

Vincent infiltrates the local Freemason brotherhood and uses the opportunity to drum up new business, leading to unexpected consequences.

Directors: Damon Beesley
Writer: Chris Niel
Take One for the Team
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7.08
117 votes

#11 - Take One for the Team

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2019

Vincent is forced to employ Ronnie’s inexperienced, dimwitted son Ronnie Junior, who proves to be a liability, further complicating Vincent’s efforts to keep the business afloat.

Directors: Damon Beesley
Writer: Joe Thomas
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Small Victories
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7.06
103 votes

#12 - Small Victories

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2019

With Jo now co-managing Cachet Windows, she uses her power to expose Lavender and Sam's past, gaining the upper hand over Vincent.

Directors: Damon Beesley
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