Bad Girls
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 107 Episodes
60 min per episode
1999 – 2006
Premiered: Tue, Jun 1, 1999
Maureen ChadwickLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 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 overflowing, everyone’s wondering what’s causing it and when a decomposed hand rises to the surface could Natalie have been found? Hollamby gets a surprise visit from a face from the past ...
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Victoria Alcock
Julie Saunders
Kika Mirylees
Julie Johnston
Helen Fraser
Sylvia Hollamby
Antonia Okonma
Darlene Cake
Nicola Stapleton
Janine Nebeski
Stephanie Beacham
Phyllida Oswyn
Amanda Barrie
Beverley Tull
Liz May Brice
Pat Kerrigan
Victoria Bush
Tina O'Kane
Amanda Donohoe
Lou Stoke
Angela Bruce
Mandy Goodhue
Colin Salmon
Dr. Rowan Dunlop
Sid Owen
Donny Kimber
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maureen Chadwick, Ann McManus
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Girls
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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.
How many seasons does Bad Girls have?
Bad Girls comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Bad Girls?
Key cast members in Bad Girls include Victoria Alcock, Kika Mirylees, Helen Fraser, Antonia Okonma, Nicola Stapleton.
Who created or directed Bad Girls?
Bad Girls was developed and directed by Maureen Chadwick, Ann McManus.