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Following the stories of Thai transsexuals who have risen to fame. Belle is about to release a debut single after revealing her true identity on a talent show, and Poy won the transgender equivalent of Miss World. Business owner Nok reveals how hard it can be for transgender individuals to be accepted in the eyes of the law, and now campaigns for change.
Two-dozen transsexuals from across the globe arrive, weighed down by bags of costumes, pneumatic breast implants and complex personal histories. Men they were not – they were female in almost every way.
In this programme we also look at the relationships between Thai ladyboys and Western men. This is not just a sex-tourism thing, as often portrayed by the media. It is not unusual for them to develop long-lasting and tender bonds.
An exploration of the ladyboy shows in Pattaya, a once sleepy Thai fishing village that is now the ladyboy capital of the world. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the running of Alcazar, a popular transgender cabaret venue, where acts flock to in search of fame and fortune
Investigating gender-reassignment surgery in Thailand, following transsexuals as they challenge perceptions to achieve financial success in their chosen careers and fight national law to be officially accepted as women.
Businessman Chan hopes his $4million investment in the ladyboy business will be rewarded. There is also an update on the progress of Miss International Queen runner-up Sahhara as she records her latest single in her new home-city of London, and Nok is considering tackling Thailand's discriminatory laws head on.
The eye-opening documentary follows a father and son as they rebuild their relationship after the former's move to Thailand to be with his ladyboy lover. British expat David is getting serious with his ladyboy lover Annie. But now his son Troy is coming to Thailand to meet his father's new girlfriend. Will Troy accept Annie who is only two years older than him? #ladyboys
Documentary exploring the relationships between British ex-pats who've left their families, friends and careers to start afresh with their ladyboy lovers. After a 3 year long-distance relationship, 42-year-old Scott, a former engineer from the UK, has finally followed his dream and his heart, moving permanently to Thailand to live with his ladyboy fiance 26-year-old Paeng.
Take your seats at the Miss International Queen beauty pageant as contestants compete to be crowned the world's most beautiful ladyboy.
Revisiting the highlights of the first series, the documentary joins Thailand's most successful transgender entrepreneur on the campaign trail for equal rights.
The series takes a look at some of the best bits of the second series.
British plumber Scott and his Thai ladyboy partner Pang have set up Thailands premier ladyboy bar. While Pang is busy running the bar, Scott decides the world is ready for a ladyboy band. Luckily, he's friends with platinum-selling songwriter and award-winning producer Barry Upton, famous for creating the band Steps. Barry and Scott audition hundreds of hopefuls in their search for their perfect ladyboy band, "Gurlz".
Nine ladyboys have been shortlisted to try-out for British expat Scott's new ladyboy band. Can a week of rehearsals prepare the hopeful singers for a final audition live on stage at Pattaya's largest theatre?
No sooner has British expat Scott formed his five-piece ladyboy band in Thailand, than it's threatened with being pulled apart, as music producer Barry Upton thinks they've made a big mistake with the group's line up.
Highlights of Scott Griffith and Barry Upton's search for transgender pop stars.
