Bad Girls Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Bad Girls: Season 8

  • Season 8 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

    TV celebrity designer Catherine Earlham arrives in Larkhall after embezzling money from a pension fund and promptly gets the inmates scrubbing the place clean for an 'at home' makeover feature. Darlene falls under the spell of the star prisoner but Costa cons Phyl and Bev fall out over her, while new wing governor Bodybag Hollamby's efforts to make her mark on the place pale into insignificance. Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield guest star as themselves

  • Season 8 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

    Rowan proposes to Lou and, while Vicky can see right through his devious plot, she is so pleased to have a supply of drugs in the family that she agrees to be her sister's bridesmaid. Janine gets permission to visit her mother's grave and has a wonderful away day with Donny, which tempts them both to do a runner. A photograph of her granddaughter inspires Julie S to battle against her cancer and Sylvia gets an unexpected career boost

  • Season 8 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

    Tina's bungled bank raid brings her back to Larkhall after all, where the inmates of G Wing are enthusiastically rehearsing for a Prison Idol talent contest, though their new music teacher - Lou's drug addict sister Vicky - is more interested in the contents of Rowan Dunlop's medicine cabinet. Janine is desperate for more time alone with Donny Kimber and Pat is desperate to dispose of the body she's hidden in a tumble dryer in the laundry

  • Season 8 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

    Phyl and Bev find smuggling alcohol too risky amid the tightened security following Natalie's disappearance, and fall back on blackmailing Rowan Dunlop to preserve their drug supply. Pat feels the pressure of concealing a decomposing body and enlists the help of the two Julies to keep one step ahead of the screws. Elsewhere, Sylvia has a rare chance of romance, until Tina spoils it

  • Season 8 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

    Joy is so depressed about her daughter's arrival in the prison she hits the bottle hard and doesn't even notice that the Costa Cons' delivery of healthy fruit is laced with alcohol. As Larkhall buzzes with the excitement of the marriage blessing and Janine comes over all lovesick about her mystery correspondent, Natalie and Pat slip away for one final confrontation

  • Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

    Joy is left reeling by the discovery that Stella is her daughter, but rather than try to make up for lost time she attempts to have the inmate transferred to another prison. Meanwhile, Pat hatches a plan to get rid of Natalie forever after she discovers that she used children to get drugs into the prison. Lou experiences a change of heart, asking Rowan Dunlop out on a date and Donny Kimber and Janine take the opportunity to get a little closer

  • Season 8 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

    Joy Masterton is suitably impressed by new inmate Stella Gough's determination to join the army and sets up a scheme for the girls to get fit. Donny wins Janine round and persuades her to undergo counselling to cope with her bereavement and drug dependency. Lou keeps Rowan guessing as the mystery of her double life at the lap-dancing club deepens

  • Season 8 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

    Natalie vows to take revenge on Pat for the drug smuggling fiasco and Donny Kimber comes under pressure from the police to find out where Emira's terrorist husband is hiding. Bev's new cellmate Angela Robbins (Annette Badland) proves to be a dab hand on the domestic front and the sexual tension between Deputy Governor Lou Stoke and Dr Rowan Dunlop reaches boiling point. Amanda Donohoe stars

  • Season 8 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

    Phyl gets short shrift from Dr Dunlop when she plays on her injury, but learns something she can use to her advantage. Janine receives an unexpected visit from her father, who informs her of her mother's death - and claims she's to blame. Meanwhile, Joy loses patience with acting wing governor Lou, and Pat is furious to learn that Natalie has forced an inmate to smuggle drugs onto G-Wing

  • Season 8 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

    Deputy governor Lou Stoke has a tough first day as she attempts to quell the panic spreading throughout the prison when several inmates are struck down by a mysterious illness. Things worsen as a wing governor is found dead - and suspicious minds link the killing to the recently admitted wife of a fugitive terrorist bomber. Amanda Donohoe and former EastEnder Sid Owen join the cast

Bad Girls: Season 7 (2009)

  • Season 7 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12

    Di arrives at Larkhall, though this time she's on the other side of the bars - leaving former colleague Sylvia unsure of how to treat her. Things begin to look up for the wicked widow when Julie J owns up to murdering Jim, but doubts about her sanity mean the confession isn't taken seriously. Natalie's past misdemeanours return to haunt her while she's enjoying a day outside the prison, and Pat spends one final night with Sheena. Last in series

  • Season 7 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

    Detectives arrive at Larkhall to investigate Jim Fenner's death and find the finger of suspicion pointing firmly at his wife Di - though they soon realise looking for a murderer in a prison is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Routines seem set to change with the appointment of a tough new wing governor, and Sheena prepares to leave her cell behind, though she's not so keen on saying goodbye to Pat. Tony Slattery guest stars

  • Season 7 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

    Bev adjusts to life back in Larkhall while fellow Costa Con Phyl gets careless as she starts to enjoy the freedom of the open road in Spain. New chaplain Christy is shocked by the hatred Jim Fenner attracts from all sides, and isn't prepared for the outburst of fury that erupts at a memorial service for Yvonne Atkins. Drama, starring Jack Ellis, Amanda Barrie and Gaynor Howe

  • Season 7 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

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  • Season 7 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

    Di's dreams of motherhood finally come true when she takes a baby home. However, her little bundle of joy is only on loan from prisoner Sheena, who soon decides she wants him back - which is probably just as well given that Di doesn't know one end of a nappy from the other. Meanwhile, new top dog Pat feels uncomfortable when cellmate Arun takes a shine to her, and Natalie starts planning her escape

  • Season 7 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

    New warder Kevin Spiers tries to make a good impression on his first day, but feelings are running high on G-Wing as Pat Kerrigan returns to a hero's welcome following the riot and Arun Parmar faces terrifying abuse when word gets round she was born a man. Di Fenner is devastated to learn Jim has a low sperm count and will never father children, and goes to great lengths to fulfil her maternal urges. Drama, starring Tracey Wilkinson and Jack Ellis

  • Season 7 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

    Newly transferred inmate Pat Kerrigan arrives at Larkhall with a deadly mission in mind, and Arun has trouble concealing her secret, fearing the rest of G-Wing will find out who she really is. Blushing bride Sylvia comes over all emotional as she marries Malcolm, but the groom's more interested in spending her inheritance than whisking her off for a wedding night to remember

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  • Season 7 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

    An elderly nun arrives on G-Wing and asks if the inmates can get involved in a project to help children in Africa, but Natalie is quick to show her that wearing a habit is no protection from prison violence. Arun feigns sickness in a desperate attempt to stop her secret getting out, and Sylvia faces a choice between love and money when a bizarre clause in her aunt's will comes to light

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  • Season 7 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

    A teenage girl enters the prison amid a media frenzy, creating a buzz when the details of her supposed crime are revealed, while the two Julies get the last laugh in the hair salon. Jim goes for a secret vasectomy to scupper Di's intentions once and for all, and Phyl and Bev sink to new lows with lusty delivery-man Frank. Francesca Fowler, Jack Ellis and Stephanie Beacham star

  • Season 7 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

    An unsuspecting Arun is viciously assaulted by Janine and Natalie - who's taking full advantage of her new job in the library to get Fenner on her side. Di is still determined to get pregnant, but her husband's having none of it, Neil Grayling has good news for the two Julies, and Malcolm can't believe his luck when Sylvia takes him to her newly inherited mansion. Dannielle Brent, Jack Ellis and Tracey Wilkinson star

  • Season 7 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

    A jubilant Fenner is released from prison and it's not long before wife Di is making plans to start a family. Unfortunately for her, the ex-guard has other things on his mind - like blackmailing his way into the wing governor's job. The inmates push a reluctant Janine into reporting Natalie and Darlene's extortion racket, while Sylvia receives good news - and an unexpected admirer. Jack Ellis, Tracey Wilkinson and Nicola Stapleton star

  • Season 7 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

    Jim Fenner is having a hard time adjusting to life on the other side of the bars as new wife Di desperately tries to secure his release. On the outside, Tina is struggling with freedom and starts a fire in a shopping centre in a bid to get back to the familiarity of G-Wing, but two newcomers to Larkhall are not so keen on doing time. Meanwhile, top dog Natalie continues to rule the roost, though it seems her dominant position can't go on for ever. Jack Ellis, Tracey Wilkinson, Victoria Bush and Dannielle Brent star

Bad Girls: Season 6 (2004 - 2009)

  • Season 6 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12

    All hell looks set to break loose in this extended final episode of the series, as Selena comes under suspicion following Kris's dramatic escape, while a seance spells trouble on G-wing when excitable Tina O'Kane tries to communicate with the spirit of her old friend Al - leading to violence. Of course, it's also the day of Di and Jim's wedding - but the chances of it going off without a hitch are slim, especially when a couple of uninvited guests turn up to throw a spanner in the works. Could Larkhall's conniving couple finally get their just deserts? Gritty prison drama, starring Jack Ellis, Charlotte Lucas, Jennifer Ness and Tracey Wilkinson

  • Season 6 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

    Blushing bride Di gets ready to whisk Fenner down the aisle as she hands out invitations for their wedding, while Sylvia 'Bodybag' Hollamby searches for a date for the big day. The tension is all too much for poor Milly, who is ready to buckle under unrelenting pressure from an increasingly desperate Selena - leading to tragedy. Kris's appeal hits yet another setback when Frances discovers the truth about her past, and Neil Grayling's private detective digs for dirt on Fenner

  • Season 6 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

    Grayling prepares to face the tribunal investigating accusations of his sexual misconduct - but has an ace up his sleeve in the form of old friend Karen Betts. Selena plans to leave Larkhall as soon as possible, but a distraught Kris avenges herself on Natalie, prompting the conniving con to confess their long-concealed romance

  • Season 6 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

    The hard-hitting prison drama returns for the final four episodes of the current series, and things are certainly hotting up behind bars. After a night of passion with Kris, Natalie can't help wondering why her lover's ardour has been tempered in the cold light of day, but it's not long before she realises that it has something to do with the triumphant return of warden Selena Geeson from Canada - and the conniving con soon hits on the truth about their relationship. Wing Governor Frances Myers is forced to drop the poisoning case due to lack of evidence, while Julie S faces the moment of truth when she visits the doctor and Neil Grayling is on tenterhooks as the date of his sexual misconduct hearing draws closer - will Jim's allegations spell the end of his career?

  • Season 6 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

    As the source of the poison is discovered, the case against Tanya Turner all but collapses - and Costa cons Phyl and Bev are forced to take drastic action to hide their connection to a suspect patch of rhubarb. However, plots have been hatched to get even with Larkhall's most glamorous inmate, and it seems the wing governor has little choice but to go along with them. Meanwhile, the Julies celebrate their birthday with a special appearance by a sneering rock 'n' roller. Last of three episodes featuring Footballers' Wives' Zoe Lucker

  • Season 6 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

    The increasingly panic-stricken women are left devastated by the death of another of their number, and conclude that new arrival Tanya Turner is responsible for the poisonings. Fearing for her life, the one-time glamourpuss attempts to strike a deal to get out of jail fast - but mixing with Yardie gangsters may not be the best idea she's ever had. Zoe Lucker stars

  • Season 6 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

    Life on G Wing looks set to take an unexpected glamorous turn when former footballer's wife Tanya Turner arrives at Larkhall, but she surprisingly makes a beeline for loudmouth Darlene Cake, while governor Neil Grayling vows to find out why all his officers' drug tests have come back positive for heroin. Selena heads for Canada in a last-ditch attempt to persuade Milly to clear Kris's name, and chaos reigns when virtually all the inmates fall victim to a mysterious illness. First of three special episodes guest starring Zoe Lucker

  • Season 6 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

    Trouble strikes when Natalie Buxton returns to Larkhall to begin serving her 12-year sentence for child prostitution offences, leaving the women on the wing fuming, but it's not long before she puts her powers of persuasion to work. Meanwhile, Colin struggles to escape Frances's amorous attentions, and really has his work cut out when she produces a pair of handcuffs - but a shock announcement about drug testing drives all other thoughts from his mind

  • Season 6 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

    The women are agog after Fenner's indecent exposure, and can't resist speculating about the cause, while the man himself takes time out to calm down in the medical room - but it's not long before Kris Yates feels the full force of his irrational fury. A softly spoken new inmate gains the support of her fellow prisoners, who are always keen to rally to a cause - only for her to take to the roof of the wing to protest her innocence. Elsewhere, Sylvia is horrified to be accused of racism, and Phyl looks to have lost her credibility after a humiliating encounter. Meera Syal guest stars

  • Season 6 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

    As Bev clings on to life in the hospital wing, governor Frances Myers vows to put a stop to the drug-dealers' activities, placing Phyl under 24-hour surveillance. An increasingly tense Jim continues to be haunted by his murderous actions, although attention from Di could provide a welcome distraction from the nightmares of recent months, while Selena hatches yet another plan to get Kris out from behind bars - only for her plan to go awry once more. Colin is left sweating by the crackdown on substance abuse, but an unexpected - and rather determined - admirer leaves his head spinning

  • Season 6 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

    Tensions run high as the investigation into Yvonne's death gets under way - can Fenner cope with the stress? Colin soon finds himself the subject of intense scrutiny, and the Julies decide to pay tribute to their friend - only to make a shocking discovery. There are more surprises in store as the new wing governor is finally introduced to the inmates, and Phyl foolishly furnishes Bev with a hefty stash of heroin - only for her old pal to take the lot

  • Season 6 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

    The hard-hitting prison drama returns for an eagerly anticipated new series, beginning with a 90-minute special. Six weeks after Yvonne's apparent escape, Fenner feels he is starting to unravel, plagued by nightmares about his hard-faced adversary and unsure whether she managed to wriggle out of his trap. Meanwhile, the girls are blissfully unaware of his evil scheming, and continue to celebrate the former top-dog's success - and her actions even inspire another inmate to make a bid for freedom - will all go to plan? Elsewhere, Bev's alcohol-raddled body struggles to cope with the effects of her new favourite fix, fresh faces cause a stir in the cells and the identity of the wing governor is announced

Bad Girls: Season 5 (2004)

  • Season 5 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16

    Fenner is hellbent on revenge after Yvonne's hit-man fails to finish him off : and a spot of blackmail presents the devious officer with the perfect opportunity to be rid of his hard-as-nails adversary once and for all. Elsewhere, Julie S realises she can't cope with the trauma of chemotherapy any longer, and makes a drastic decision, Selena tries to persuade Kris to tell the truth, and celebrations get under way for Barbara and Henry's wedding. Last in series

  • Season 5 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15

    Yvonne resolves to put an end to Fenner's sick scheming by hiring an assassin : and hopes the killer will be in time to stop the misogynistic madman's latest scheme. Selena hears a startling confession from Milly, prompting Kris to make plans of her own. Julie S and Al grow closer as the future looks bleak for both of them and Denny's planned exhibition seems doomed, thanks to the intervention of Phyl and Bev

  • Season 5 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14

    Di takes over as governor, and promptly promises Fenner he's got nothing to worry about as long as she's in charge. Buoyed up by the support, the scheming officer makes a bee-line for Yvonne to gloat : making her determined to come up with a plan to finally destroy him. A new inmate makes her presence felt, but it soon becomes clear she's got something to hide, and Christopher Biggins returns with a surprise and some thrilling news for an overwhelmed Buki

  • Season 5 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

    There are few tears shed in G-Wing over the untimely demise of Snowball : most of her fellow inmates are glad to see the back of her : but the discovery of a suicide note full of allegations against Fenner could well land the scheming officer in serious trouble. Elsewhere, Neil and Tony face the fact that one of them is the father of Di's unborn baby, Colin proves he's well and truly besotted with Yvonne and Julie J does her best to keep Julie S smiling

  • Season 5 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

    Colin feels increasingly attracted to Yvonne, who becomes the target of another of Jim's twisted schemes, Julie S agonises over a health scare and Neil can't hide his disgust when Di shares the news of her pregnancy with all and sundry. Meanwhile, Buki is thrilled to receive a letter from her long-lost son : but her joy turns to frustration when she is refused permission to send a reply to the youngster. Gritty drama, starring Linda Henry and Jack Ellis

  • Season 5 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

    Hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison

  • Season 5 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

    Denny is horrified when she learns that Shell has been to a secure mental hospital and is deeply suspicious.

  • Season 5 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

    Di shows Neil a new anonymous letter from Gnasher; Neil greets Eric Bostock from Linford Securities.

  • Season 5 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

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  • Season 5 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

    Colin takes the new blonde for her processing.

  • Season 5 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

    Gritty drama set in a women's prison. The story picks up several weeks after the raging fire that left one inmate dead and the lives of several others hanging in the balance. The girls are keen to get their revenge on porn star Snowball Merriman, whose bomb caused the explosion : and first in line is Denny, still reeling from the death of her partner Shaz. Meanwhile, Di begins to regret her marriage of convenience to gay governor Neil, especially when he stands her up in favour of an ex-boyfriend, and Jim Fenner organises a lads' weekend to Amsterdam, where he is very taken with dominatrix Naughty Nikki : until he realises her face is uncomfortably familiar. Nicole Faraday, Alicia Eyo, Jack Ellis and Debra Stephenson star

Bad Girls: Season 4

  • Season 4 Episode 16: Curtain Call

    Jim feels weighed down by the knowledge that Di and Neil's marriage is a sham and the prison's open day is somewhat eventful, with the three Julies performing a protest rap and the bomb planted by Snowball going off. The explosion goes unnoticed by Denny and Shaz, who are in a drug-induced haze thanks to their penchant for magic mushrooms, but some of the other inmates are left fighting for their lives as the flames spread rapidly. Last in series of the gritty prison drama, starring Jack Ellis and Alicya Eyo

  • Season 4 Episode 15: Marriage of Inconvenience

    Ritchie meets Karen when she returns from holiday : but will Yvonne approve of her son's relationship with the prison warder? Julie S discovers her poetic side when she signs up for education classes, Roisin and Cassie make a shocking discovery about Buki's abandoned baby and Jim is suspicious when Neil's stag night turns out to be an intimate dinner for two. Prison drama, with Claire King and Linda Henry

  • Season 4 Episode 14: Hard Knock Life

    As Crystal packs her bags for a fresh start on the outside, the only thing Julie J has to look forward to is an extended stretch behind bars for her attack on daughter Rhiannon's pimp, while Roisin's already fragile state of mind gets worse thanks to a period spent in solitary confinement. Snowball shows just what an accomplished actress she is in her dealings with Jim and Yvonne, and Di reaches a compromise with Neil. Drama, starring Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Kika Mirylees

  • Season 4 Episode 13: True Colours

    Following the sudden departure of Shaz, glamorous newcomer Snowball Merriman fills the vacant cell on G-Wing - and it isn't long before she catches Jim's roving eye. Sylvia takes the witness stand in the GBH case against the two Julies, Denny dreads the prospect of spending her 21st birthday behind bars and Di is overjoyed to be moving in with Neil - blissfully unaware of the truth about his sexuality. Hard-hitting drama, starring Tracey Wilkinson and James Gaddas

  • Season 4 Episode 12: Appearances' Sake

    Recently appointed G-Wing governor Sylvia 'Bodybag' Hollamby tries to make a go of her new job, but finds her efforts are being hampered by Maxi's corpse and a visit from the prison inspectors. Crystal draws attention to Larkhall's cockroach problem, Cassie and Roisin's relationship deteriorates and Yvonne is overjoyed when her estranged son pays her a visit. Prison drama, starring Helen Fraser and Sharon Duncan-Brewster

  • Season 4 Episode 11: Battle Lines

    A new trio of inmates calling themselves the Peckham Boot Gang waste no time in making their presence felt on G-Wing, and Yvonne realises she has to act fast to keep her position as top dog. Nikki organises a sit-in protest over the officers' treatment of Femi, a Nigerian prisoner with no grasp of English - but things soon get out of hand, threatening an all-out riot. Prison drama, starring Mandana Jones, Simone Lahbib and Linda Henry

  • Season 4 Episode 10: Family Matters

    Karen reports Jim for assaulting her, although he remains adamant it wasn't rape, while Cassie plunges Roisin further into depression by admitting their relationship isn't exclusive. Buki's attachment to Aids-stricken baby Baxter grows more intense, while Crystal continues to worry about raising her own child in a cockroach-infested nursery - prompting her to take drastic action during a day trip to the park. Gritty drama, starring Claire King and Jack Ellis

  • Season 4 Episode 9: Baby on Board

    Crystal gives birth to G-wing's youngest inmate and names her Zandra after her former cellmate, but she can't understand why Buki is reacting so strangely to the happy event. Cassie gets up to mischief, using computer skills to show Barbara how to nobble the canteen accounts, and the tension between Yvonne and Maxi finally spills over - with dramatic consequences. Prison drama, starring Linda Henry and Kerry Norton

  • Season 4 Episode 8: Prison Issue

    Karen hits the roof after discovering Jim has shown a rather intimate photo of her to Neil, while Maxi and Al receive a hostile reception following their return to G-wing. Buki tries to cope with Denny and Shaz's constant bullying the only way she knows how - by harming herself - but at least Yvonne appears to be on her side as she holds a kangaroo court to ensure justice is done. Prison drama, starring Claire King and Jack Ellis

  • Season 4 Episode 7: Pillow Talk

    The penny finally drops for Jim, who is shocked to realise Neil has more than a professional interest in him, and Roisin fails a drug test, which means losing the right to receive any more visits from her children. Denny and Shaz have fun at Buki's expense, but as usual they take it that one step too far. Gritty prison drama, starring Jack Ellis and James Gaddas

  • Season 4 Episode 6: Sweet Sixteen

    Julie J is horrified to see her daughter Rhiannon on G Wing, Shaz and Denny are less than thrilled to find their bid for freedom has been scuppered thanks to Buki, and the stress begins to tell on Roisin, who resorts to desperate measures to clear her head. Jim decides to ensure that if he can't have Karen, no one else will either. Gritty drama, starring Jack Ellis and Siobhan McCarthy

  • Season 4 Episode 5: Only the Lonely

    Buki blackmails Shaz and Denny into letting her join their escape plan, but her interference has potentially tragic consequences. Hollamby's attempt to teach IT to the prisoners ends in disaster when she leaves Barbara in charge, while Fenner is oblivious to Neil Grayling's ulterior motives when he invites the warden to stay

  • Season 4 Episode 4: Fait Accompli

    Denny returns to G-wing but immediately falls foul of old sparring partner Sylvia and two new inmates have trouble adjusting to prison life, particularly when one of them is barred from seeing her children. Barry fails to pull the wool over anyone's eyes after Di turns up sporting a few unsightly bruises and Yvonne hatches a plan to make Al confess to Virginia's murder. Gritty drama, starring Alicya Eyo, Helen Fraser and Kellie Bright

  • Season 4 Episode 3: Behind Closed Bars

    As an ecstatic Di announces her engagement to Barry, Shaz and Barbara go to great lengths to stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life, knowing just what a rat her intended really is. Karen is furious to find Jim has taken over her job as wing governor, and Sylvia gets to grips with the new computer system, but has rather more success when it comes to ripping off the inmates. Gritty drama, starring Tracey Wilkinson and Andrew Lancel

  • Season 4 Episode 2: Unholy Alliances

    Yvonne's escape bid fails miserably, and she is consigned to the punishment block, which proves hard going, even for such a tough nut as her. Meanwhile, Di falls for another colleague, this time new officer Barry Pearce, but for once it looks like the feeling is mutual. Prison drama, starring Linda Henry, Tracey Wilkinson and Andrew Lancel

  • Season 4 Episode 1: Fight or Flight

    First-ever episode of the hard-hitting drama series set in a women's prison. Yvonne's fury at being framed prompts her to plan a daring escape from HMP Larkhall. Crystal comes to terms with her pregnancy, and Josh faces up to his responsibilities

Bad Girls: Season 3 (2001)

  • Season 3 Episode 16: Coming Out

    Helen announces her resignation, overwhelmed by the hold Jim has over her, and Nikki's murder charge is overturned on appeal. Yvonne is the prime suspect when Virginia is found drowned in the bath, and Crystal's claim to be a virgin mother-to-be fails to cool Josh's ardour, even at the risk of losing his job. Prison drama, starring Simone Lahbib and Mandana Jones. Last in series

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  • Season 3 Episode 15: Cat & Mouse

    Helen finally catches Jim out on his collecting rounds for Virginia and forces his resignation, while a dousing from a mop bucket reveals that the ice-cool madame isn't confined to her wheelchair after all. Crystal's hopes of an early release are raised and then dashed when Karen turns up with Sylvia's stolen clock : a turn of events she can't explain, forcing the devoted Josh to break off their relationship. Drama, starring Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Kate O'Mara

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  • Season 3 Episode 14: Fronting Up

    Jim strikes a deal with new inmate Virginia which could make him a very rich man indeed, but top dog Yvonne has her suspicions about her and is soon wise to the duo's game : and what's more, she's happy to tell the governor all about it. Helen finds herself growing closer to prison doctor Thomas, Shaz finds a novel way to regain her self-esteem, and Gina and Di come to blows over Mark : with tragic consequences. Simone Lahbib and Jack Ellis star

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  • Season 3 Episode 13: Revolving Doors

    A new inmate arrives at Larkhall and the prison staff find that they are ill-equipped to deal with a disabled prisoner.

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  • Season 3 Episode 12: Tough Love

    Ambulances and the fire service go on alert as the siege on G wing continues, and the two Julies are released - but look like they may struggle to stay out of trouble

  • Season 3 Episode 11: Battle Lines

    A new trio of inmates calling themselves the Peckham Boot Gang waste no time in making their presence felt on G-Wing, and Yvonne realises she has to act fast to keep her position as top dog. Nikki organises a sit-in protest over the officers' treatment of Femi, a Nigerian prisoner with no grasp of English : but things soon get out of hand, threatening an all-out riot. Prison drama, starring Mandana Jones, Simone Lahbib and Linda Henry

  • Season 3 Episode 10: Chapel of Love

    Crystal goes on a hunger strike to protest the result of her drug test; Josh realises what Di has been up to and confronts her.

  • Season 3 Episode 9: Common Criminal

    The inmates don't take kindly to a new prisoner; Crystal is distraught to be back in Larkhall, and Di is determined to make it difficult for her.

  • Season 3 Episode 8: Uninvited Guests

    As staff at Larkhall become aware of their absence, Shell and Denny head for Sylvia's house where, fuelled by drink and drugs, they wage a violent campaign against the beleaguered officer and her husband. The police, tipped off by Helen, arrive just in the nick of time to save the Hollambys, but fail to apprehend their assailants, who make off in a hearse to wreak havoc on Crystal. Meanwhile, Jim's carefully laid plan bears fruit as Simon gets the blame for inadvertently aiding and abetting the escape. Hard-hitting prison drama, starring Debra Stephenson and Alicya Eyo

  • Season 3 Episode 7: The Great Escape

    A film crew arrive at Larkhall eager to make a fly-on-the-wall documentary and while Simon spies an opportunity for stardom, the women spot a chance to cause mayhem. Jim conspires with Shell to effect her escape, but they bargain without two other inmates inviting themselves along for the ride. Prison drama, starring Jack Ellis and Debra Stephenson

  • Season 3 Episode 6: Do or Die

    Helen informs the lifers they will be moving to single cells, but Shell and Shaz are none too pleased to leave. Denny regains consciousness, and the two Julies adopt a cat. Meanwhile, Pam is accused of setting fire to Nikki's books, and Jim admits to Karen he's struggling to cope. Prison drama, starring Simone Lahbib and Mandana Jones

  • Season 3 Episode 5: Blood Ties

    A 16-year-old crack addict arrives at Larkhall and wastes little time making an impact, while Jim returns to the wing, but is horrified to see Shell, and gets a frosty reception from Karen. Lauren confronts Yvonne about agreeing to give evidence for Charlie, and Nikki is thrilled to learn a new witness has come forward who may help her case. Prison drama, starring Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and Debra Stephenson

  • Season 3 Episode 4: False Identity

    New officer Gina Rossi arrives on the wing and immediately begins to make her presence felt, clashing with Sylvia in the staffroom and receiving a warning from Karen. Meanwhile, Di threatens to have Mrs Barker put into a home and Sylvia gleefully tells the women that Barbara is to be charged with murdering her second husband : prompting a violent outburst from Shell

  • Season 3 Episode 3: The Chains of Freedom

    It's a time of mixed blessings for the inmates, as Julie S learns her application to get an electronic tag was successful, while Julie J is devastated to discover hers has been refused. Sylvia outlines her strike plan, while Di receives bad news and Josh spurns Yvonne's advances. Starring Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones and Debra Stephenson

  • Season 3 Episode 2: The Turn of the Screw

    Jim is rushed into hospital, and Helen's workload increases when she is put in charge of the stabbing investigation, meanwhile Sylvia is determined to make Shell's life hard for what she did. Drama starring Mandana Jones, Simone Lahbib, Debra Stephenson

  • Season 3 Episode 1: Back From the Brink

    Shell attacks Jim with a broken bottle in her cell and barricades the door as he fights for his life, refusing to let him go until he admits he raped her. Meanwhile, Nikki is furious to end up back behind bars, and blames Helen for letting her down. Starring Simone Lahbib, Jack Ellis and Debra Stephenson

Bad Girls: Season 2 (2000)

Bad Girls: Season 1 (1999)

  • Season 1 Episode 10: Love Hurts

    The inmates petition to resume open visits; Monica again tries to kill herself; Helen tells Sean she cannot marry him.

  • Season 1 Episode 9: Pay Back Time

    Shell cons Crystal into writing about the prison drug problem; Lorna gets in trouble; Nikki talks Monica out of suicide.

  • Season 1 Episode 8: Falling Apart

    Julie Johnston's birthday card contains a recipe for booze; Monica learns her son died from a heart attack.

  • Season 1 Episode 7: Playing With Fire

    Zandra revels her drug source to Shell and Denny; Sean proposes to Helen.

  • Season 1 Episode 6: A Big Mistake

    Helen learns the truth about Zandra's escape; Denny attacks Jessie with a fork over a childhood trauma.

  • Season 1 Episode 5: Tangled Web

    Wing governor Helen Stewart begins her investigation into Rachel's suicide : and the trail soon leads her to head warden Jim Fenner. The tension between top dog Nikki and prison bully Shell boils over into a violent confrontation, while officers Dominic and Lorna are put under pressure by heroin addict Zandra. Prison drama, starring Simone Lahbib, Jack Ellis, Mandana Jones and Debra Stephenson.

  • Season 1 Episode 4: The Victim

    Zandra's request for an abortion turns out to be a ruse, allowing her to make a daring escape and seek refuge with her estranged boyfriend Robin. Rachel is in despair as hard-bitten inmate Shell forces her to smuggle drugs into Larkhall : and a piece of bad news from home proves the final straw. Women's prison drama, starring Lara Cazalet and Joanne Froggatt

  • Season 1 Episode 3: Love Rivals

    Long-term junkie Zandra is elated to learn she can marry newly detoxified fellow inmate Robin behind bars, and sets out to follow his example, determined to kick her heroin addiction in time for the ceremony. Meanwhile, back on G Wing, Nikki Wade tells Shell about Rachel's relationship with Principal Officer Jim Fenner, setting the scene for a violent showdown. Lara Cazalet, Gideon Turner and Joanne Froggatt star

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Drug Wars

    Recently arrived G-Wing resident Monica Lindsay struggles to cope with being separated from her Down's syndrome son Spencer, and does all she can to find him a place in a residential home. Meanwhile, fellow newcomer Zandra has an unpleasant run-in with a couple of old acquaintances and Wing Governor Helen Stewart objects to a new policy of random drug tests, feeling it degrades inmates. Eugene Walker and Lara Cazalet star

  • Season 1 Episode 1: Them and Us

    A planned fashion show inside a women's prison is canceled after a riot protests a pregnant inmate's mistreatment.

Bad Girls: Special

  • Christmas Special

    The sweatbox arrives at the prison, and a new inmate clambers out, followed by Julie J, whom Sylvia is surprised to see return from the mental hospital, and checks thoroughly on admission. The rest of the women make their festive preparations, including Christy helping Joy with her dress for Christmas Eve