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 56 episodes, 2000-2005
Linda Henry	...	Yvonne Atkins 56 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:

Trust no one

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Tristan Sturrock (Colin Hedges) broke his back during the filming of the sixth series. Consequently, his character was temporarily written out of the series and was absent for the final four episodes except for a brief scene in the finale. Similarly, he only appeared in the first six episodes of Series 7 before again being written out temporarily. He did not return for the eight and final series.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

Darlene Cake: You scared I'm going to carve somebody wit dem Jammie Dodger?

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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 Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Cuggles (2004)

User Reviews

what i think of this series

I started watching this series at the beginning of the airing of series six. By the end of it, i had seen all the other episodes of all the other series. It is one of the best shows I have ever seen. It is addictive and you do get a genuine feel for the story lines - you cannot watch one episode without forming loads of opinions. People claim its unrealistic, it is not - as assured by the producers, everything in the show is possible in a real prison. Agreed, it may not happen to the same people, as in the series but give the show a break - its a TV series! It has to be exciting and it really really is. It is moving and the story lines are real and in most cases relevant to thew outside world as well, in my opinion. It is serious and can be upsetting but it is also one of the best acted and best written shows I've ever seen! I cannot wait for the next series!

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