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A very British brothel

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Wobblybits Thu 05-Jan-17 17:50:03

Did anyone watch this programme last night, we started to watch just to see what on Earth it could be, and got enthralled by it. Never new such places existed and just how matter of fact the service was.
Certainly came across to both of us as a service for those that needed it, not the smutty business we expected. most interesting and sometimes amusing.

Charleygirl Thu 05-Jan-17 17:55:08

I had no idea that it was on Wobbly. I think a lot depends if the girls are working there of their own free will or if they have been brought in from another country, offered a good job and money to discover that they are sex workers.

Wobblybits Thu 05-Jan-17 18:11:40

They were local girls (older women mostly) and it was a 9-5 job. Working conditions looked better than many jobs.
Worth watching on catch up.

Wobblybits Thu 05-Jan-17 18:13:40

One of their regulars was in his 90's, so there is hope for me yet. added it to my bucket list.

tanith Thu 05-Jan-17 18:17:29

I caught the tale end of it and it was very interesting and funny. I wonder how they got on with the mobile sauna doing the rounds of lorry parks grin

gettingonabit Thu 05-Jan-17 18:23:04

What channel Wobbly?

tanith Thu 05-Jan-17 18:32:54

Wobblybits you have led a very sheltered life grin

Christinefrance Thu 05-Jan-17 19:22:45

Didn't see the programme but sounds interesting.
In another life I quite fancy being a Madam blush

Wobblybits Thu 05-Jan-17 21:56:23

Channel four, 10pm Wednesday.

Yes I have led a sheltered life, not much excitement in rural Essex.

Ana Thu 05-Jan-17 22:01:46

tanith, is there something you aren't telling us? grin

tanith Thu 05-Jan-17 22:10:07

Its actually being repeated on channel 4 at 10:55 tonight..

Ana nothing to tell but I am certainly aware of Massage/Sauna parlours offering more than that which was advertised.

cazthebookworm Thu 05-Jan-17 22:19:55

It was the custard throwing that got me, and men in nappies wanting to be mothered !!!

Beammeupscottie Thu 05-Jan-17 22:20:09

There was an article in the Times about pop-up (sic!) brothels in holiday rentals in Devon and Cornwall today. They come and they go.

Funnygran Thu 05-Jan-17 23:05:14

My DD used to visit massage parlours in her previous job as a sexual health adviser. They used to ask the the girls in confidence whether they were under any pressure from anyone to work there. One of the older workers used to ask her on each visit if she had considered joining them saying she could earn more than she did with the NHS!

Charleygirl Fri 06-Jan-17 09:35:31

I watched a little of the repeated programme last night but I gave up because I had problems understanding the "girl's" accents. I expected the "girls" to be many years younger than some who were in their 50's. They certainly were not forced to work there and their working conditions appeared to be good.

Wobblybits Fri 06-Jan-17 10:02:18

The programme changed my view of the sex industry. If brothels were run like this, what harm is there. The working conditions are good, the women are not forced to work and appear to be well paid. They offer a service that makes people happy. Provided they are discreet and licensed I see no problem.

AND, I'm sure that there are women who would like a similar service, but perhaps not a chubby older masseur.

I wonder if they do gift tokens ? hmm

gettingonabit Fri 06-Jan-17 10:27:21

wobbly I wish I'd seen it. I can't get C4 on catchup grrr..

Loving the "pop-up" wink idea....

And maybe a previously-unconsidered career opportunity for some of us...hmm...

Wobblybits Fri 06-Jan-17 16:24:46

It is repeated on 4seven (freeview channel 47) tonight and several nights over the next few days.

petra Fri 06-Jan-17 16:37:53

Loved it, particularly when the DIY man was drilling the whole where the willy was coming through. We were chocking with laughter.
I think they got the idea of the motohome from Eastern Europeans, that form of entertaining clients is very popular.

tanith Fri 06-Jan-17 16:51:38

petra really? who knew!

Wobblybits Fri 06-Jan-17 17:03:25

I wonder if they advertise for employees in the job centre ? Could make interesting reading.

Petra "where the willy was coming through" was that a play on words ? thought the holes were a bit small.

petra Fri 06-Jan-17 17:55:23

In your dreams wobblebits grin

petra Fri 06-Jan-17 17:59:10

Tanith Do you mean about the motohome? If yes, if you think about it it makes sense. We were told by the 'working girls' that if business was a bit slow in a certain area and brisk in another you could just move to where the action was.

Wobblybits Fri 06-Jan-17 18:04:48

Petra, let me have my dreams grin

tanith Fri 06-Jan-17 18:32:56

petra yes that's what I meant, I suppose it makes sense in a weird sort of way. I just had never heard of it before.