The Dark Side of Porn: Amateur Porn

The British porn industry is changing. It no longer takes its lead from the American scene of gloss and glamour. Now, US porn stars are likely to be in competition for porn consumers’ attention with Juicy Jo from Swansea or Curvy Claire from Bristol. The home-made look is in, and everyone from experienced porn directors to genuine first-timers is taking advantage of the trend for all things amateur. With the UK porn industry reportedly worth £1bn, and with some amateur sites receiving 50,000 hits a day, the stakes are high. And with most couples owning a video camera or having access to the internet – now it seems, anyone can join in.

Most amateur porn producers claim, it’s ‘just a bit of fun’. And while it’s true that Paris Hilton and Abi Titmuss’ “leaked” home movies did their profiles and earning potential little harm, others have darker, more sinister stories to tell. From controlling husbands who force their wives to star in their films, to head-strong business women who will let nothing stand in the way of the creation of their porn empire – this scene is anything but frivolous and innocent.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Grant McKee

David Wise

PRODUCER / DIRECTORS

David Clews

FIRST TX

1 x 60’ April 2006

BROADCASTER

Channel 4