Bad Girls_
Bad Girls is a British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1 June 1999 to 20 December 2006 and starred Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and many more throughout the eight-year run. The series was broadcast in 17 countries and was produced by Shed Productions, the company which later produced Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road. It is set in the fictional women's prison of Larkhall, and features a mixture of serious and light storylines focusing on the prisoners and staff of G Wing. From 2010, the UK broadcast rights were bought by CBS Drama, and is repeated regularly – as of September 2012, the channel is re-running the series again in a late-night time slot.
Created By
Maureen Chadwick, Ann McManus
Network
ITV1
Episodes
107
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
ITVX
FREE
1 country
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Overview
Bad Girls has 8 seasons with 107 episodes spanning 1999-2006.
Year context
Bad Girls first aired 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (13)
Victoria Alcock
Julie Saunders
Kika Mirylees
Julie Johnston
Helen Fraser
Sylvia Hollamby
AO
Antonia Okonma
Darlene Cake
Nicola Stapleton
Janine Nebeski
Stephanie Beacham
Phyllida Oswyn
Amanda Barrie
Beverley Tull
Liz May Brice
Pat Kerrigan
VB
Victoria Bush
Tina O'Kane
Amanda Donohoe
Lou Stoke
Angela Bruce
Mandy Goodhue
Colin Salmon
Dr. Rowan Dunlop
Sid Owen
Donny Kimber
SEASONS (8 seasons, 107 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Them and Us
Rehersals for a VIP fasion show were underway. PO Sylvia Hollamby stupidly ignored a pregnant inmate's calls for a doctor but then worried when the…
02
Drug Wars
Monica Lindsay and Zandra Plackett arrived at Larkhall. We learned later that Monica has a 30 year old son, Spencer, who has down's syndrome. Helen…
03
Love Rivals
Jim Fenner's anger got the better of him when Rachel wrote him love letters - that's not the way to keep an affair secret! Zandra…
04
The Victim
Zandra decided that she wanted an abortion, after a talk with Helen, Dominic and Lorna were assigned to take her to the clinic. At the…
05
Tangled Web
Dominic wanted to come clean to Helen about Zandra's attempted escape but Lorna peruaded him not to because she didn't want an official warning. Jim…
06
A Big Mistake
Alchoholic Jessie Devlin arrived at G-Wing for 2 weeks, and was ridiculed by the inmates, and Sylvia, for being drunk. Later that night, at the…
07
Playing With Fire
Sean proposed to Helen but she left for work, leaving him to ponder. Shell and Denny kicked Zandra and made her tell them who her…
08
Falling Apart
Julie J received a Birthday card from her son and discovered that it was a coded recipe for brewing alcohol. The Julies, along with Nikki…
09
Pay Back Time
Shell told Crystal that she wanted her to write an article to a newspaper about the drugs problem at Larkhall - this got Crystal into…
10
Love Hurts
In the final episode of the first series, we saw a petition being passed around to bring back open visits, which were banned earlier by…
SEASON 2
01
Tug of Love
As the new series opened, we see Fenner in Helen's office. He obviously thinks that Helen had resigned and that he was the new wing…
02
Shit Happens
New officer, Karen Betts, starts at Larkhall and reveals that she and Fenner have history. Helen is torn between duty and desire as she battles…
03
Visiting Time
The police arrived at Jim Fenner's house and interviewed both him, and his wife Marilyn about Shell Dockley, and Jim's assault on her. Marilyn and…
04
Looking For Love
Hollamby survived her fall and looked a picture in a neck brace! She hammed it up by wanting a full investigation. Karen gave Jim all…
05
Mistaken Identity
New inmate Barbara Hunt arrived on the wing...except it wasn't really barbara. Due to a mix up by Sylvia, it was actually Mad Tessa Spall!…
06
Losing It
Sylvia was severely repremanded for her mix-up last week and, when she blamed her neck injury for being ""below par"", was put on an exercise…
07
The Set-Up
Karen informed the staff of what Helen's new job would entail. Yvonne received a calendar from Charlie, featuring the photographs of Jim, at the golf…
08
Babes Behind Bars
Dominic returned from his holiday. Shell told Karen about her childhood - both her parents sexually abused her! She is then worried about her kids,…
09
The Leaving
The Julies saw Josh in the yard and told him why Crystal didn't show up. He was annoyed and, when he later saw Crystal, gave…
10
Family Plan
Denny and new inmate Shaz seemed to be getting on very well. The 2 Julies hatched a hilarious, madcap plan to get pregnant. Karen wanted…
11
Rough Justice
Renee was still causing trouble for the inmates by bullying them. Shaz and Denny lured Sylvia into their cell and then run out and slammed…
12
Facing Up
Nikki confronted Helen about her night out with Dominic. Karen explained that Sylvia and Jim are off work and also explained about Jim's situation to…
13
Oh What a Night
In the final episode of series 2, it was the night before Sylvia's 30th wedding anniversary and she's having a big party at the prison.…
SEASON 3
01
Back From the Brink
This episode picks up where series 2 ended. Jim's enjoyment in Shell's cell soon comes to an end as she violently stabbed him with the…
02
The Turn of the Screw
Dr Nicholson succeeded in saving Jim's life and he was quickly rushed to hospital. Sylvia, enraged at the fact that Shell wasn't being punished for…
03
The Chains of Freedom
Julie S was released to Monica Lindsay's 'halfway house' with an electronic tag, leaving Julie J distraught back at Larkhall. The officers were out on…
04
False Identity
Barbara Hunt was shocked to hear that she'd been accused of bigamy by her step-children, a crime she later admitted was true! A new officer,…
05
Blood Ties
16 year-old crack addict Buki Lester arrived at Larkhall - her body piercings prompted Shaz to self-peirce Denny's tongue...with life threatening consequences! Yvonne double-crossed Charlie…
06
Do or Die
'Podger Pam' arrived on G-wing's Lifer's Unit, to the alarm of the other inmates. Helen Stewart suspected that her mental state had been horribly misdiagnosed…
07
The Great Escape
A fly-on-the-wall TV documentary crew, Kicking Productions, arrived at HMP Larkhall to make a series, creating havoc in the process. Jim Fenner wanted Shell Dockley…
08
Uninvited Guests
Shell and Denny celebrated their freedom with a drugs and vodka binge...and Sylvia and Bobby Hollamby received a terrible visit from the pair, hell-bent on…
09
Common Criminal
Aristocratic ‘it-girl' Charlotte Myddleton is sentenced to a year in Larkhall for drug offences - the other inmates don't react too kindly to the new…
10
Chapel of Love
Crystal is on a hunger strike to protest about her drugs test results and, after a retest is proved right! - Josh then realises what…
11
Battle Lines
The Peckham boot gang arrives on G-Wing, causing chaos! Nigerian prisoner, Femi, can't speak a word of english and a peaceful protest about her treatment,…
12
Tough Love
The riot finally ended peacefully because Nikki locked the Peckham boot gang in their cells - sadly for her though, Helen told Nikki that their…
13
Revolving Doors
Shaz was bullied again by Al. Di Barker had a sexual encounter in the toilets with Gina Rossi's boyfriend Mark. She lied perfectly to cover…
14
Fronting Up
Jim began his 'after-hours job' collecting money from Virginia's brothels. Helen was determined to prove that Jim is unfit to work with female prisoners and…
15
Cat & Mouse
Josh received a surprise package from Denny that could prove Crystal's innocence. Jim told Nikki that Helen is now seeing Dr Waugh - Something Helen…
16
Coming Out
On the day of Nikki's trial, Fenner tries one last time to jepordise her chances by trying to blackmail Di into putting a scalpel into…
SEASON 4
01
Fight or Flight
The action continues from the point where we left off last time - as Yvonne is put down the Block, The officers learn from a…
02
Unholy Alliances
Yvonne's escape bid was foiled by Jim, Karen and PO Blakeson so she spent the week down the block. New PO Barry Pearce arrives on…
03
Behind Closed Doors
As Jim continued to play power games over Maxi, he quickly realised that she will not be made a fool of, and more alarmingly that…
04
Fait Accompli
Denny returned to Larkhall...but without Shell. Two new inmates arrived - City high-flyer Cassie Tyler and Roisin Connor; both found it hard to adjust to…
05
Only the Lonely
Tina was visibly distraught after discovering who murdered Virginia. Neil made himself more unpopular by banning the officers smoking and using the Gym. Yvonne had…
06
Sweet Sixteen
Sylvia and Mark managed to save Buki's life after the tunnel collapse. Roisin told Cassie that she had withdrawn the statement and so was staying…
07
Pillow Talk
Jim finally realised that Neil has far more than a professional interest in him. Shaz & Denny sent Buki fake pen pal letters to get…
08
Prison Issue
Jim tells Neil that he's told personnel that he's been sexually harassing him. Buki slits her wrists in response to Denny and Shaz's bullying. Yvonne,…
09
Baby on Board
...Shaz saved Yvonne at the last second, enabling Yvonne to turn the tables on Maxi. After nearly being killed, Maxi seemed to realise that she…
10
Family Matters
Karen told the police that Jim had raped her. Buki continued loving baby Baxter and persuaded Mark to take her and Crystal to the park,…
11
Battle Lines
Neil was forced to make Sylvia wing governor when Karen turned down the post. Neil and Sylvia were horrified to see prison inspectors by the…
12
Appearances Sake
Sylvia's attempt to hide Maxi's corpse in the chapel is exposed when it rolls out of it's hiding place during a church service! Mark was…
13
True Colours
Denny was distraught when she found out that Shaz had been shipped out. Snowball Merriman, a 'hollywood actress' arrived to fill Shaz' vacant bunk, but…
14
Hard Knock Life
Neil and Di further discussed their sham marriage. Rhiannon was overcome with guilt after the Julies got 8 years - Julie S told her that…
15
Marriage of Inconvenience
Karen returned from her holidays to be met by Ritchie Atkins - She later told Yvonne about her relationship with her son, leaving Yvonne visibly…
16
Curtain Call
In this thrilling series finale, the prison open day has arrived. Di and Neil are married but Jim still feels uncomfortable knowing that it's a…
SEASON 5
01
Series 5 - Episode 1
It's 2 weeks after the explosion and we finally learn it's consequences! Jim and other PO's got more than they bargained for in Amsterdam as…
02
Series 5 - Episode 2
Shell arrived on G-Wing and got straight back to business...quite leterally...with Fenner! Tensions between Denny and Snowball escalated. Babs regained some hearing but kept it…
03
Series 5 - Episode 3
Snowball's escape continued to go to plan...until she met up with Ritchie - Will Karen get hurt? A grieving Sylvia returned home but revealed that…
04
Series 5 - Episode 4
Shell gives birth and threatens to expose Fenner’s pimping scheme after fending off Colin, sparking disaster. Sylvia falls for the Costa Cons, Di manipulates Neil…
05
Series 5 - Episode 5
Yvonne tried to find out the truth about what went on between Shell, Colin and Fenner, while Sylvia was rejected by Henry and made homeless.…
06
Series 5 - Episode 6
Di comes up with a bizarre artificial insemination plan when Neil refuses to sleep with her. Phyl and Bev's latest scam is the production of…
07
Series 5 - Episode 7
Snowball met up with Ritchie for a final visit, but all doesn't go according to plan! Christopher Biggins was held hostage by the inmates who…
08
Series 5 - Episode 8
Yvonne attended Ritchie's funeral with Colin, who showed her support... but Colin showed less support when Jim 'found' drugs in Yvonne's possessions! Everyone's favourite Doctor,…
09
Series 5 - Episode 9
Colin finally tells the truth about Fenner to Karen...who promises not to reveal her source until absolutely neccessary. Julie S begins her cancer treatment, with…
10
Series 5 - Episode 10
Julie S, after having her mastectomy, decided to return to Larkhall for the duration of her recovery so that she could be with her friends.…
11
Series 5 - Episode 11
The fallout from Snowball's suicide begins, with both Jim and Karen finding themselves in a precarious position. Jim gives Tina a camera. Neil bribes Di…
12
Series 5 - Episode 12
Outgoing wing-governor, Karen, does her best to save her job while working out her notice. Jim gets impatient with Tina because she isn't getting his…
13
Series 5 - Episode 13
Phyl and Bev take the term 'open prison' a bit too far when they decide to leave and go to a posh restaurant! Karen shows…
14
Series 5 - Episode 14
Fenner got new Wing-Governor, Di, on his side and then proceeded to put Yvonne down the block for no reason. New inmate Kris arrived on…
15
Series 5 - Episode 15
Di fakes a miscarriage. Denny's planned art exhibition suffers a setback as a result of Phyl and Bev's eye on the bigger picture and the…
16
Series 5 - Episode 16
In the series finale, Yvonne decided to cooperate with Kris's escape plan. Colin helped open the entrance to the underground 'old prison' but was blackmailed…
SEASON 6
01
Series 6 - Episode 1
As the inmates are celebreating Yvonne's escape, Selena and Kris plan an escape. Fenner is haunted by what he did 6 weeks ago. New inmates…
02
Series 6 - Episode 2
G Wing say a final farewell to Yvonne while Jim gets another shock when Lauran turns up on his doorstep asking questions. Tanya makes Sylvia…
03
Series 6 - Episode 3
With Bev still on the hospital wing after her overdose, Frances is determined to crack down on the drug dealers, keeping Phyl under 24-hour surveillance…
04
Series 6 - Episode 4
A Muslim woman convicted of murdering a relative protests her innocence and ends up climbing onto the roof of G Wing to continue her protest...…
05
Series 6 - Episode 5
All the officers are ordered to undergo drug tests as well as the prisoners, leaving Colin in a tight spot. The results of the drug…
06
Series 6 - Episode 6
Glamour hits Larkhall with the arrival of Tanya Turner, who has been jailed for possession of Class A drugs, and who quickly decides to cosy…
07
Series 6 - Episode 7
Someone is poisoning people on G Wing, and suspicion immediately falls on Tanya Turner, as no one was ill until she arrived. Fearful for her…
08
Series 6 - Episode 8
After being arrested for murder, Tanya is questioned about poisoning Al, but the case against her looks weak and other inmates are soon pulled in…
09
Series 6 - Episode 9
Selena Geeson returns from Canada with Kris's sister Milly, together they intend to prove Kris's innocence. Natalie Buxton is suspicious when Kris refuses another night…
10
Series 6 - Episode 10
It is the day of the tribunal and governing governor Neil Grayling faces the music - as damning evidence of his supposed sexual misconduct is…
11
Series 6 - Episode 11
The plans for Di and Jim's wedding go ahead with bride and groom unaware that Neil Grayling and Karen Betts are secretly planning to ruin…
12
Series 6 - Episode 12
Kris Yates has made a dramatic escape from Larkhall prison and her lover Selena is in the spotlight for being her accomplice. In the final…
SEASON 7
01
Series 7 - Episode 1
Jim receives a taste of his own medicine in a prison cell of his own... How will he get out of this situation!? On G-Wing,…
02
Series 7 - Episode 2
Jim uses all his manipulative skills to get himself out of jail, but will Di realsie he is using her? Everyone on G-Wing is up…
03
Series 7 - Episode 3
Jim is desperately trying to avoid sex with Di - but how long can he hold her off and what lengths will he go to…
04
Series 7 - Episode 4
***Spoiler*** The press are swarming outside the gates of Larkhall, awaiting the arrival of Laura Canning, an 18-year-old convicted of stabbing her mother to death.…
05
Series 7 - Episode 5
Arun has a dark secret she is desperate to keep under wraps. The Costa Cons' buns and booze scam is about to be exposed. An…
06
Series 7 - Episode 6
New inmate Pat Kerrigan arrives at Larkhall, and is desperate to make sure that the Sister Thomas gets all thats coming to her... and Pat…
07
Series 7 - Episode 7
Everyone knows that Arun is a transexual, and the knives of G-Wing are out together. And when Arun's thoughts turn suicidal, will there be a…
08
Series 7 - Episode 8
Arun’s transfer is halted after Pat and Natalie’s fight. Tina uncovers Phyl and Bev’s scheme, while Di’s marriage collapses and Fenner is furious she’s taken…
09
Series 7 - Episode 9
Jim ends his marriage to Di after discovering her lies. Bev saves Phyl from sleazy delivery man Frank’s attempted assault, and the two seize a…
10
Series 7 - Episode 10
It looks like Fenner is about to get his comeuppance. He's the only PO present in the hanging cell when the girls of G-Wing go…
11
Series 7 - Episode 11
The atmosphere at Larkhall is euphoric – Jim Fenner (Jack Ellis) is dead! He was brutally killed in the hanging cell – and his wife…
12
Series 7 - Episode 12
Di (Tracey Wilkinson) has been accused of murdering Jim Fenner (Jack Ellis) and no one believes she is innocent. Di soon finds herself on the…
13
Christmas Special
A storm cuts the prison off. The two Julies are re-united and a mystery prisoner is left at reception without any papers to identify her…
SEASON 8
01
Series 8 - Episode 1
Governor Joy Masterton is disgusted when her new deputy, Lou Stoke, turns up for her first day at Larkhall reeking of booze and the worse…
02
Series 8 - Episode 2
Janine Nebeski's father gives Janine a surprise visit and blames her for her mother's death. Lou Stoke manages to convince him to allow Janine to…
03
Series 8 - Episode 3
Natalie Buxton is under the influence of drugs, but even so is determined to get revenge on Pat Kerrigan. Angela Robbins, a new inmate, arrives…
04
Series 8 - Episode 4
A new inmate, Stella Gough wants to join the army when she gets out of prison. Governor Joy Masterton is attracted by her ambition, but…
05
Series 8 - Episode 5
Governor Joy Masterton is still reeling from the shock of learning that new inmate Stella is the daughter she gave up for adoption. Julie S…
06
Series 8 - Episode 6
G-Wing is buzzing with excitement, Julie S can't wait to see her son David and meet his bride to be. Pat Kerrigan is excited too…
07
Series 8 - Episode 7
The national news is reporting that Natalie Buxton has escaped from Larkhall and the inmates of G-Wing could not be happier - with the exception…
08
Series 8 - Episode 8
Still in shock after killing a man during her bungled bank hold-up, Tina O'Kane is returned to Larkhall and tries to take her own life.…
09
Series 8 - Episode 9
Janine has permission to visit her mother's grave with Donny as escort. Lou has a surprise proposal from Doctor Rowan - unaware that he has…
10
Series 8 - Episode 10
Entrepreneur and interior design goddess Catherine Earlham makes an appearance on This Morning with Fern and Phillip before her court case. Could this darling of…
11
Christmas Special 2006
Christmas is not Sylvia Hollamby’s favourite time of year and this year isn’t going to be any different. With all the drains on G Wing…
SERIES INFO
8
Seasons
107
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Maureen Chadwick
Creator
Ann McManus
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ITV1
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What is Bad Girls about?
Bad Girls is a British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1 June 1999 to 20 December 2006 and starred Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and many more throughout the eight-year run. The series was broadcast in 17 countries and was produced by Shed Productions, the company which later produced Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road. It is set in the fictional women's prison of Larkhall, and features a mixture of serious and light storylines focusing on the prisoners and staff of G Wing. From 2010, the UK broadcast rights were bought by CBS Drama, and is repeated regularly – as of September 2012, the channel is re-running the series again in a late-night time slot.
Where can I watch Bad Girls?
Bad Girls is available on ITVX. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Bad Girls have?
Bad Girls has 8 seasons with 107 episodes total.
Who created Bad Girls?
Bad Girls was created by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus.
Who stars in Bad Girls?
The cast of Bad Girls includes Victoria Alcock, Kika Mirylees, Helen Fraser, Antonia Okonma, Nicola Stapleton.
What is the rating of Bad Girls?
Bad Girls has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
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