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Bad Girls

  • TV Series
  • 1999–2006
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.7K
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Joanne Froggatt in Bad Girls (1999)
CrimeDrama

British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.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
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    • IMDb RATING
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    • Creators
      • Maureen Chadwick
      • Ann McManus
      • Eileen Gallagher
    • Stars
      • Kika Mirylees
      • Victoria Alcock
      • Helen Fraser
    • 37User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 7 nominations

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    Kika Mirylees
    Kika Mirylees
    • Julie Johnston…
    Victoria Alcock
    Victoria Alcock
    • Julie Saunders…
    Helen Fraser
    • Sylvia Hollamby
    Jack Ellis
    • Jim Fenner
    Tracey Wilkinson
    Tracey Wilkinson
    • Di Barker…
    Victoria Bush
    • Tina O'Kane…
    Alicya Eyo
    • Denny Blood
    Linda Henry
    Linda Henry
    • Yvonne Atkins
    Claire King
    • Karen Betts
    James Gaddas
    James Gaddas
    • Neil Grayling
    Isabelle Amyes
    • Barbara Hunt
    Sharon Duncan-Brewster
    Sharon Duncan-Brewster
    • Crystal Gordon
    Pauline Campbell
    • Al McKenzie…
    Amanda Barrie
    Amanda Barrie
    • Beverley Tull
    Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham
    • Phyllida Oswyn
    Kim Oliver
    • Buki Lester
    Debra Stephenson
    Debra Stephenson
    • Shell Dockley
    Antonia Okonma
    • Darlene Cake
    • Creators
      • Maureen Chadwick
      • Ann McManus
      • Eileen Gallagher
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    • Trivia
      Victoria Alcock (Julie Saunders), Kika Mirylees (Julie Johnston) and Helen Fraser (Sylvia 'Bodybag' Hollamby) are the only characters to remain through the entire series run.
    • Goofs
      Julie Johnston's surname varies from Johnson and Johnston throughout the series run.
    • Quotes

      Sylvia Hollamby: Do I look like I was born yesterday?

      Yvonne Atkins: Not unless you age at the speed of light.

    • Crazy credits
      For the ending credits of each episode for series 1 & 2, there was a standard scrolling credits used. Listing all characters in order of appearance. Series 3 & 4 featured standard ITV credits, a gold toned slow motions version of the opening alongside the credits. Series 5 to 7 featured an updated version of the standard ITV credits where the credits were listed over a blue and black background. The 8th and final series used another updated ITV stand credits in which the credits appeared against a blue background.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bad Girls: Most Wanted (2004)

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    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.
    • kamster52
    • Nov 27, 2001
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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1999 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • ITV (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jail Birds
    • Filming locations
      • Oxford Prison, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Shed Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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