Bad Girls 

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

Creators:

Maureen Chadwick, Ann McManus, Eileen Gallagher

Stars:

Kika Mirylees, Victoria Alcock, Helen Fraser

10 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kika Mirylees	...	Julie Johnston / ... 96 episodes, 1999-2006
Victoria Alcock	...	Julie Saunders / ... 96 episodes, 1999-2006
Helen Fraser	...	Sylvia Hollamby / ... 91 episodes, 1999-2006
Jack Ellis	...	Jim Fenner 88 episodes, 1999-2005
Tracey Wilkinson	...	Di Barker / ... 76 episodes, 2000-2005
Victoria Bush	...	Tina O'Kane / ... 73 episodes, 2001-2006
Alicya Eyo	...	Denny Blood 59 episodes, 1999-2003
Claire King	...	Karen Betts 57 episodes, 2000-2005
Linda Henry	...	Yvonne Atkins 58 episodes, 1999-2005
James Gaddas	...	Neil Grayling 52 episodes, 2002-2006
Isabelle Amyes	...	Barbara Hunt 52 episodes, 2000-2003
Petia Pavlova	...	Prison Inmate 47 episodes, 2001-2003
Sharon Duncan-Brewster	...	Crystal Gordon 44 episodes, 1999-2002
Pauline Campbell	...	Al McKenzie / ... 42 episodes, 2001-2004
Amanda Barrie	...	Beverley Tull 41 episodes, 2003-2006
Stephanie Beacham	...	Phyllida Oswyn 39 episodes, 2003-2006

Storyline

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...

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Plot Keywords:

gay | prisoners | women in prison | prison | women's prison | 

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Taglines:

Behind bars, anything can happen!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Tanya Turner (played by Zöe Lucker) previously appeared in Footballers' Wives (2002). This is only the second time that a character has moved from one English drama series to another (the first was Matt Musgrove (played by Kristian Ealey), who moved from Brookside (1982) to Hollyoaks (1995) in 2000).

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

Helen Stewart: You know one of the best things about walking away from a job? All of sudden you realise you've got nothing left to lose... I may be on my way out Jim but I am gonna drag you all the way down with me. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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Crazy Credits

Series 5, Episode 16 had a different ending theme. Instead of the usual blue and black background for the end credits, a black and gray background with a sad theme used.

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Connections

Referenced in Too Much TV: Episode #1.17 (2016)

User Reviews

This is one of the best TV shows i have seen..Don't miss it!

A Great UK TV drama about a women's prison..This drama touches on many female issues about sexuality, abuse, drugs and love. This show takes you onto a rollercoaster of highs and lows...There are characters you just love and some you love to hate! The lesbian story lines are strong and is a very positive look at lesbians and Bi-Sexuality. I am impressed by how the UK has surpassed the Canadian and US in what can be and not be shown on TV. Being a religious country I am happy that the production company has pushed the envelope to the front. This is a great TV Drama.

Details

Official Sites:

ITV [UK]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 1999 (UK)

Also Known As:

Jail Birds

Filming Locations:

Oxford Prison, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shed Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 75 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1