Bad Girls

TV Series
1999–20061999–2006
1h 30min

Joanne Froggatt in Bad Girls (1999)

British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.

Creators
- Maureen Chadwick
- Ann McManus
- Eileen Gallagher(series devised by)
Stars

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Awards
- 10 wins & 7 nominations

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8 seasons

8 years

Bad Girls (1999)

Bad Girls (1999)

Bad Girls (1999)

Simone Lahbib in Bad Girls (1999)

Victoria Alcock, Alicya Eyo, Linda Henry, Mandana Jones, Simone Lahbib, and Kika Mirylees in Bad Girls (1999)

Mandana Jones and Simone Lahbib in Bad Girls (1999)

Bad Girls (1999)

Victoria Alcock, Jack Ellis, Linda Henry, Claire King, Kika Mirylees, Kerry Norton, and Tracey Wilkinson in Bad Girls (1999)

Claire King in Bad Girls (1999)

Jack Ellis and Simone Lahbib in Bad Girls (1999)

Victoria Alcock, Jack Ellis, Linda Henry, Claire King, Kika Mirylees, Kerry Norton, and Tracey Wilkinson in Bad Girls (1999)

Victoria Alcock, Jack Ellis, Linda Henry, Claire King, Kika Mirylees, Kerry Norton, and Tracey Wilkinson in Bad Girls (1999)

Latife Mülazimoglu

Prisoners Family Memberas Prisoners Family Member

101 episodes101 eps • 1999–2006

Julie Johnstonas Julie Johnston…

96 episodes96 eps • 1999–2006

Victoria Alcock

Julie Saundersas Julie Saunders…

96 episodes96 eps • 1999–2006

Sylvia Hollambyas Sylvia Hollamby

91 episodes91 eps • 1999–2006

Jim Fenneras Jim Fenner

88 episodes88 eps • 1999–2005

Tracey Wilkinson

Di Barkeras Di Barker…

76 episodes76 eps • 2000–2005

Tina O'Kaneas Tina O'Kane…

73 episodes73 eps • 2001–2006

Denny Bloodas Denny Blood

59 episodes59 eps • 1999–2003

Karen Bettsas Karen Betts

56 episodes56 eps • 2000–2004

Yvonne Atkinsas Yvonne Atkins

56 episodes56 eps • 1999–2003

Neil Graylingas Neil Grayling

52 episodes52 eps • 2002–2006

Barbara Huntas Barbara Hunt

52 episodes52 eps • 2000–2003

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Crystal Gordonas Crystal Gordon

44 episodes44 eps • 1999–2002

Pauline Campbell

Al McKenzieas Al McKenzie…

42 episodes42 eps • 2001–2004

Beverley Tullas Beverley Tull

41 episodes41 eps • 2003–2006

Stephanie Beacham

Phyllida Oswynas Phyllida Oswyn

39 episodes39 eps • 2003–2006

Buki Lesteras Buki Lester

38 episodes38 eps • 2001–2003

Debra Stephenson

Shell Dockleyas Shell Dockley

35 episodes35 eps • 1999–2003

Creators
- Maureen Chadwick
- Ann McManus
- Eileen Gallagher(series devised by)
All cast & crew
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A thoroughly thought-provoking drama series based on the events in a womens prison. Bad Girls captures the highs and lows in the prison, and questions which side of the bar really is the most intense- its a world where the 'screws' versus the 'cons,' a world where anything and everything can happen, a world where the women really are vulnerable at the hands of the screws... —Anonymous

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Taglines
- Behind bars, anything can happen!
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
Parents guide

Trivia
Linda Henry (Yvonne Atkins), Luisa Bradshaw-White (Lorna Rose), Kellie Bright (Cassie Tyler) and Annette Badland (Angela Robbins) all went on to play members of the Carter family in 'EastEnders'.

Goofs
Julie Johnston's surname varies from Johnson and Johnston throughout the series run.

Quotes
Sylvia Hollamby: Do I look like I was born yesterday?
Yvonne Atkins: Not unless you age at the speed of light.

Crazy credits
For the ending credits of each episode for series 1 & 2, there was a standard scrolling credits used. Listing all characters in order of appearance. Series 3 & 4 featured standard ITV credits, a gold toned slow motions version of the opening alongside the credits. Series 5 to 7 featured an updated version of the standard ITV credits where the credits were listed over a blue and black background. The 8th and final series used another updated ITV stand credits in which the credits appeared against a blue background.

Connections
Edited into Bad Girls: Most Wanted (2004)

Top review

best miniseries

i have ever seen. the characters are so enthralling, you have no choice but to fall in love with them. you see their shortcomings, thats true, but moreso there always seem to be a story behind their faults.

its very very well acted, restores my faith in british television. the only bad thing is that i dread to see the day when i have seen the final third season finale. hope there will be a fourth and forever year.

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What is Bad Girls about?

Release date
- June 1, 1999 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Official site
- ITV (United Kingdom)
Language
- English
Also known as
- Jail Birds
Filming locations
- Oxford Prison, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Production company
- Shed Productions
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Runtime
- 1h 30min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1

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Joanne Froggatt in Bad Girls (1999)

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