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.
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.
Season 5 episodes
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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 a face from the past returned. Denny and the other girls on the wing wanted revenge on Snowball for the bomb she had planted. Shell was extradited from Holland to Larkhall...but wasn't put back on G-Wing just yet! Sylvia discovered that Bobby had spiralling debts which he hadn't told her about and was overjoyed to hear the news of Shell's capture. Al and Julie O'Kane devised a plan to endanger Di, hoping that if they saved her, they'd get a pardon.
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Directed by Mike AdamsWritten by Ann McManus, Maureen ChadwickGuest stars Debra Stephenson, Eugene Walker, Natasha Droutis, Zoe-Anne Phillips, Martina Berne, Jo Cowen, Jochum ten Haaf, Gregory Floy
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 to herself for Yvonne's benefit. Al and Julie O'Kane continued their plan to scare Di, who was too busy arguing with Neil to give it her full attention! - a drawing on a bathroom door got her attention however! Henry popped a question to Babs. Snowball finally used the gun to escape...with Karen as hostage. Sylvia broke down as she lost the most precious thing in her life...!
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Directed by Mike AdamsWritten by Jaden ClarkGuest stars Debra Stephenson, Claire King, Geoffrey Hutchings, Frances Jeater, Nicole Faraday, Michael Elwyn
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 she may lose her home due to Bobby's debts. 'Costa Cons' Phyl and Bev arrived at Larkhall, complete with their 'art' set. Yvonne was reunited with her son Ritchie and later 'adopted' Denny. . Shell's first customer was Colin but how much longer can their arrangment go on? Phyl pretended she was a medium to fool Denny into thinking she was contacting Shaz. Meanwhile, just what is Di upto...?
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Directed by Jim LoachWritten by Phil FordGuest stars Debra Stephenson, Kim Oliver, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Mark Laurie, Alex King, Nicole Faraday
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 with “Gnasher,” privatisation angers staff and inmates, and Snowball tries again to see Richie.
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Directed by Jim LoachGuest stars Debra Stephenson, Kim Oliver, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, John O'Mahony, Kate Terence, Gordon Cameron
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. Buki tracked down her son to a care home and was desperate to see him. Di was frustrated when Neil brought his hunky lover, Tony, home so came up with a bizarre artifical insemination plan. Sylvia agreed to rent a Mayfair flat from Phyl and Bev...but has she been conned?! Neil must've been asking for trouble as he made Snowball his orderly. Di invited Sylvia to stay with her and Neil for a while...scuppering Neil's social life!
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Directed by A.J. QuinnWritten by Phil FordGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Paul Brennen, Nicole Faraday, Jamie Thomas King, Michael Elwyn
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 Chateau Larkhall. Neil takes a risk by appointing Snowball as his orderly, Hedges steals some confiscated drugs and Karen tries to scupper Jim's chances of promotion after larkhall is privatised. Also, Yvonne discovers Colin's secret.
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Directed by A.J. QuinnWritten by Liz LakeGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Graham Kent, Paul Brennen, Nicole Faraday, Jamie Thomas King
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 were protesting about privatisation. Neil discovers who had been vandalising his car and desk but got a shock announcement from Di when he threatened to have a 'coming out party' on the wing! The Costa Cons were moved to an open prison but left their 'Chateux Larkhall' behind! Yvonne met up with the POs in riot gear...and got a terrible shock as she walked past the visiting room! Eric Bostock made a decision on whether or not his company would privatise Larkhall...
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Directed by A.J. QuinnWritten by Jaden ClarkGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Paul Brennen, Andy Rashleigh, Alex King, Nikki Amuka-Bird
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, Dr. Nicholson, returned. Julie S found a lump in her breast which tests showed were cancerous! Neil and Di argued some more about their baby...especially when Neil told her to get out of his house!
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Directed by Julie EdwardsWritten by Ann McManus, Maureen ChadwickGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Danielle King, Timothy Davies, Ash Varrez, Jamie Thomas King, Philip McGough
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 Julie J by ther side. Tina decides that she is no longer 'a Julie' and changes her name back to Tina. Colin takes a drugs test to prove to Fenner that the sryinge is for his 'diabetes' and it comes out clean. Di didn't have her abortion but led Neil and Tony, who had just moved in, to think that she did. Colin and Yvonne finally kissed!
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Directed by Julie EdwardsWritten by Liz LakeGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Lynn Farleigh, Nicole Faraday, Jamie Thomas King, Philip McGough
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. Yvonne sent Lauren to lok around Colin's flat... but what did Lauren find?! Sylvia returned from holidays and, as usual, seemed delighted to be back. Yvonne told Karen that in return for her parole and enhanced status, she would stop the other girls harming Snowball... but has she got an ulterior motive? Snowball was finally reunited with Ritchie...
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Directed by Laurence MoodyWritten by Jo O'KeefeGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Lynn Farleigh, Ash Varrez, Nicole Faraday, Jamie Thomas King, Biddy Wells, Philip McGough
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 with a wing-governor's job in order for her to keep the baby. Julie S returns from hospital and is eventually cheered up by the party that her friends have organised. Yvonne believes Colin, regarding the woman in his bed, and they kiss.. only to be captured on camera by Tina! Neil told Karen what we'd all been dreading... ""You're Sacked!""
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Directed by Laurence MoodyWritten by Di BurrowsGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Lynn Farleigh, Nicole Faraday, Don Gallagher, Jamie Thomas King, Biddy Wells, Philip McGough
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 photographic evidence quick enough. Noreen Biggs returns to Larkhall and is ill... will she keep a financial promise to Sylvia?! After advice from Noreen, Tina decided that Jim was using here and so helped Yvonne get evidence of her and Jim at it...which Yvonne promptly gave to Karen! Neil finally told the G-Wing staff the truth about his marriage to Di. Sylvia got what she deserved from Noreen while Di wasted no time in finding a new name to write on her mirror!
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Directed by Jim LoachWritten by Liz LakeGuest stars Kim Oliver, Claire King, Maria Charles, Michael Elwyn, Philip McGough
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 all her evidence to Neil, which included Yvonne's photographs and a report by Tina. Fenner had to take drastic action to save his job and his freedom so decided to steal all the evidence from karens flat and also decided to steal her car. Di tried her best to pull Colin and got rather nasty when he didn't give into her! Sylvia rubbed her hands together with glee as the Costa Cons, who she has a score to settle with, returned to Larkhall. As karen's car sped down a street, knocking over and killing a pensioner, was the blonde-haired driver really Karen? - the police certainly thought so as they arrested Karen in front of all the staff and inmates on G-wing!
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Directed by Jim LoachWritten by Liz LakeGuest stars Kim Oliver, Charlotte Lucas, Claire King, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Steven Cree, Robert Hudson, Ruth Platt
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 G-Wing but new PO Selena did exactly as she had promised and gave her ""A firm hand"" as she walked into her cell and kissed her. Fenner gave Colin a final warning about his affair with Yvonne but Colin didn't want to know. Buki was reunited with Lennox, who visited with Christopher Biggins, and was overjoyed when Chris gave her the offer of a lifetime. Fenner and Di shared a sticky toffee pudding and ended up in his bedroom... where Di revealed a secret!
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Directed by Jim LoachGuest stars Kim Oliver, Charlotte Lucas, Jennifer Ness, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Christopher Biggins, Philip McGough, Adam Christopher
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 money they will squeeze out of their protege. Kris reveals she has an escape plan but Yvonne does not want to be a part of it. Yvonne's plan to fix Fenner goes into effect
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Directed by Julie EdwardsWritten by Di BurrowsGuest stars Kim Oliver, Charlotte Lucas, Jennifer Ness, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Simon Williams, Michael Elwyn, Holly Palmer
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 by Fenner to tell all to him! The Costa Cons were ignored by the inmates and took heroin! Kris was set up by Fenner and taken down the block, meaning she couldn't take part in the escape plan. Barbara finally married Henry but was not welcomed by Henry's family! Yvonne entered the underground 'old prison'...unaware that Fenner was following her! The G-wing inmates bid farewell to Denny, who was being transferred to an open prison. Fenner locked Yvonne in one of the old cells... Will Yvonne ever be found alive...only time will tell?!!
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Guest stars Kim Oliver, Charlotte Lucas, Jennifer Ness, Stephanie Beacham, Amanda Barrie, Michael Elwyn, Garfield Morgan, Elaine Claxton
