List of Bad Girls episodes
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After episode twelve aired. ITV2 aired a special called Bad Girls Most Wanted. This was a lookback at the favourite characters voted by the public.
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Bad Girls (TV series)
Bad Girls is an award-winning British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1999 to 2006. It is produced by Shed Productions, the company which later produced Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road...
. Note that episode titles given appeared in listings magazines, and were never used on-screen. However, they are used on the DVDs. Titles were not given for Series 5-8.
Summary
Series | Region 2 | 1 | 10 | June – August 1999 | 18 June 2001 | 4 | ||
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2 | 13 | April – July 2000 | 1 October 2001 | 4 | ||||
3 | 16 | March – July 2001 | 25 March 2002 | 6 | ||||
4 | 16 | February – June 2002 | 9 June 2003 | 5 | ||||
5 | 16 | May – August 2003 | 23 August 2004 | 4 | ||||
6 | 12 | April – May, August 2004 | 25 June 2005 | 3 | ||||
7 | 13 | May – July, December 2005 | 7 August 2006 | 4 | ||||
8 | 11 | July – September, December 2006 | 26 December 2006 | 3 | ||||
Series 1 (1999)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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1 | Them and Us | Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 1 June 1999 | 7,990,000 |
As the inmates rehearse for a fashion show, a miscarrying inmate almost dies in her cell. Helen is forced into an alliance with difficult prisoner Nikki Wade. A smelly inmate returns and upsets everyone with her nasty habits and Fenner plays dangerous games with Shell and Rachel. | |||||
2 | Drug Wars | Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 8 June 1999 | 7,390,000 |
Helen takes a tough stance on drugs. New inmate Monica Lindsey is in for a complete culture shock but quickly proves that she's no pushover. An old inmate returns to the wrath of Denny and Shell. | |||||
3 | Love Rival | Phil Ford | Laurence Moody | 15 June 1999 | 6,360,000 |
Jim takes advantage of his authority and begins to regret it when Shell bullies Rachel. Zandra is heartbroken when she is dumped by her fiance, while she is organising her wedding. | |||||
4 | The Victim | Martin Allen | Laurence Moody | 22 June 1999 | 6,860,000 |
Rachel's troubles increase, when her mother gives her daughter to foster care causing Rachel to completely breakdown and commit suicide on the wing and Zandra makes a bid for freedom. | |||||
5 | Tangled Web | Louisa Page | Laurence Moody | 29 June 1999 | 7,050,000 |
Nikki and Shell finally come to blows following Rachels death. Helen investigates Rachel's death and all the evidence points to a cover-up involving Principal Officer Fenner. Nikki struggles to come to terms with her growing feelings for Helen. | |||||
6 | A Big Mistake | Tom Higgins | Jim O'Hanlon | 6 July 1999 | 7,020,000 |
New prisoner, Jessie Devlin arrives at Larkhall and uncovers a past she thought closed forever. Zandra blackmails Officer Lorna Rose into bringing drugs into Larkhall. | |||||
7 | Playing with Fire | Ann McManus | Jim O'Hanlon | 13 July 1999 | 7,670,000 |
Nikki makes a desperate bid to show Helen how much she loves her. Shell is stripped of her privileges when drugs are found in her cell and someone's going to pay. | |||||
8 | Falling Apart | Sally Wainwright | Mike Adams | 20 July 1999 | 7,600,000 |
Monica's thoughts turn suicidal when she learns some terrible news about her son. The Julies hatch a plan to bring some good cheer to Larkhall, in the form of wine. | |||||
9 | Pay Back Time | Martin Allen | Mike Adams | 27 July 1999 | 7,320,000 |
Shell teams up with Crystal, who believes Shell has changed for good. Shell takes her full revenge on Lorna and nearly ruins Helen's career in the process. Helen struggles unsuccessfully to resist Nikki's charms. | |||||
10 | Love Hurts | Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 3 August 1999 | 7,660,000 |
Helen has to tell Sean a few home truths while they organise their wedding. Sean later turns up at Larkhall with a lighter and white spirit. Monica hears some good news about her appeal. Shell spills the beans about her affair with Fenner - to his wife. | |||||
Series 2 (2000)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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11 | Tug of Love | Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 4 April 2000 | 9,440,000 |
Zandra has her baby and goes to desperate lengths to keep him when she fights with another mother, who is pushing drugs. Helen returns just as Fenner is getting comfortable as G-Wing Governor but it gets worse as Shell phones Fenner's wife and tells her exactly what he's been up to. | |||||
12 | Shit Happens | Martin Allen | Mike Adams | 11 April 2000 | 8,530,000 |
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 to hide her true feelings from Nikki, when she has no option but to transfer her to another prison after she slaps Dominic. Fenner discovers Shell's deceit and his anger knows no bounds but his wife wants him gone. | |||||
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Laurence Moody | 18 April 2000 | 8,210,000 |
Julie J discovers that her children are back in England but Hollamby spoils the reunion party. Karen is given the cold shoulder by some officers for reporting Fenner's attack on Shell and Karen takes over as Wing Governor and shows him how unsentimental she can be. | |||||
14 | Looking For Love | Jayne Hollinson | Laurence Moody | 25 April 2000 | 8,120,000 |
New officer, Di Barker, arrives from D-Wing as Jim's replacement. Denny gets the chance to visit her mum on the outside and her dreams for their future are shattered and Yvonne is left to comfort her. Sylvia helps Jim clear his name and he returns to G Wing with Shell thinking they will get back together, but for now it's no more Mr. Nice Guy. Yvonne and Fenner make a deal. | |||||
15 | Mistaken Identity | Maureen Chadwick | Laurence Moody | 2 May 2000 | 8,260,000 |
Mad Tessa, a nightmare from the past, returns to haunt Karen, and only Fenner can save her. New inmate Barbara Hunt goes through hell in a case of mistaken identity. Zandra complains of headaches and collapses, only Crystal believes it is not drug related. Yvonne keeps up her end of the bargain, but does Fenner? | |||||
16 | Losing It | Martin Allen | Jim O'Hanlon | 9 May 2000 | 7,700,000 |
Shell starts to crack and makes allegations against all the male officers causing all the women to join in, she starts to bully Barbara. The Julies make it happen for Josh and Crystal. Karen punishes Hollamby with a harsh fitness regime. Nikki gets a visit from Helen. | |||||
17 | The Set-Up | Phil Ford | Jim O'Hanlon | 16 May 2000 | 9,300,000 |
Yvonne's daughter arrives with tragic news about her father, but she is not pretending. Fenner thwarts Yvonne's escape attempt in the nick of time. Helen's new role gives her the opportunity to re-open Nikki's case. Zandra's illness is finally - and tragically - diagnosed. | |||||
18 | Babes Behind Bars | Maureen Chadwick | Jim O'Hanlon | 23 May 2000 | 8,980,000 |
Crystal risks losing Josh to stay in prison with Zandra. Babs and Nikki grow marijuana to cure Zandra's pain. Shell confronts her mother about her past abuse. Yvonne launches her new money making scheme. | |||||
19 | The Leaving | Jayne Hollinson | Mike Adams | 30 May 2000 | 9,490,000 |
The woman mourn the loss of a true friend and Denny falls for the new arrival, Shaz Wylie. Shell bites off more than she can chew when she takes on Barbara, resulting in a broken wrist. | |||||
20 | Family Plan | Phil Ford | Mike Adams | 6 June 2000 | 9,240,000 |
Shell doesn't want anyone to know who broke her wrist. Shaz and Denny cause havoc on the wing with some on Shaz's tricks. Yvonne's deadly rival, Renee Williams turns up on G-Wing, armed with a blade. The Two Julies' madcap plan to have a baby goes yoghurt-pot up. | |||||
21 | Rough Justice | Ann McManus | Mike Adams | 13 June 2000 | 9,130,000 |
Renee attacks Yvonne in the bathroom but Nikki saves Yvonne before she does any real damage. Crystal, Shell, Denny, Shaz, Yvonne, Nikki, The Julies have all witnessed Renee's methods of dealing with people so everyone is a suspect when Renee bites the dust. Helen has some fantastic news for Nikki. Fenner's wife frees him to pursue Karen. | |||||
22 | Facing Up | Maureen Chadwick | Laurence Moody | 20 June 2000 | 8,500,000 |
After meeting the widow of one of her victims, Shaz is forced to face the consequences of her crime. Nikki's jealousy destroys her relationship with Helen and she harms herself while gardening. Karen comes to visit Fenner and they grow closer. | |||||
23 | Oh What a Night! | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | Laurence Moody | 4 July 2000 | 8,810,000 |
Nikki risks it all for one night with Helen. Jim blows it with Karen and ends up at Shell's mercy. Hollamby has an 'ecstatic' anniversary party thanks to an illegal gift from the girls on G-Wing. Crystal is released but Josh is not waiting at the gate. | |||||
Series 3 (2001)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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24 | Back From The Brink | Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 20 March 2001 | 9,420,000 |
Revenge-hungry Shell is armed and locked in a cell with Fenner. The officers, still recovering from Hollamby's party must take drastic action. As must Helen to save escaped prisoner, Nikki Wade. | |||||
25 | The Turn of The Screw | Jayne Hollinson | Mike Adams | 27 March 2001 | 8,490,000 |
Fenner dies but is resuscitated and transferred to the hospital. Hollamby is determined to make Shell suffer for her attack on Fenner and gets her moved to a psychiatric ward. 'Mad' Tessa, Shell's old adversary, is ready and waiting to do the rest and Shell meets Podger Pam. | |||||
26 | The Chains of Freedom | Phil Ford | Laurence Moody | 3 April 2001 | 8,590,000 |
Shell is returned to G-Wing but is confined to her cell. Julie S is out of prison on a tag and the officers are out on mass sick leave, when Sylvia propses a strike. The women jump at the chance to run the wing themselves. Things are going swimmingly - until a large knife goes missing. | |||||
27 | False Identity | Martin Allen | Laurence Moody | 10 April 2001 | 9,100,000 |
Julie S is back in Larkhall. Barbara is shocked to hear that she's been accused of bigamy and murder. Yvonne is getting legal advice of her own - from a succession of hunky young men. | |||||
28 | Blood Ties | Liz Lake | Laurence Moody | 17 April 2001 | 8,600,000 |
New girl on the wing Buki Lester challenges Denny to prove how tough she is, while Yvonne challenges husband Charlie in court. Denny almost bleeds to death and Fenner returns to work to find Shell waiting for him. And Charlie receives a gift in the form of a pizza man. | |||||
29 | Do or Die | Maureen Chadwick | Jo Johnson | 24 April 2001 | 8,840,000 |
Tensions mount as Podger Pam arrives on G-Wing and the new doctor, Dr. Waugh, impresses Helen. Josh begins his stint as a trainee PO under the ever-watchful eye of Di, who claims to have just come out of a relationship but starts a new obsession with Josh. | |||||
30 | The Great Escape | Jaden Clark | Jo Johnson | 1 May 2001 | 8,510,000 |
Buki cuts up and reveals the truth of her child hood. A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew invades HMP Larkhall, creating havoc in the process. Fenner sees a chance to get rid of Shell for good. | |||||
31 | Uninvited Guests | Phil Ford | Mike Adams | 8 May 2001 | 9,140,000 |
Shell and Denny celebrate their freedom with a vodka and cocaine binge. But before they make it to the airport they have a few grudges to settle, starting with Sylvia and Bobby Hollamby. Shaz is returned to Larkhall along with Crystal. | |||||
32 | Common Criminal | Martin Allen | Mike Adams | 15 May 2001 | 9,100,000 |
Aristocratic 'it-girl' Charlotte Myddleton is sentenced to a year in Larkhall for drug offences and the other inmates don't react too kindly to the new Prada-clad prisoner, but they begin to help her when she attempts suicide. | |||||
33 | Chapel of Love | Jayne Hollinson | Jim O'Hanlon | 22 May 2001 | 8,400,000 |
Crystal is on hunger strike to protest against her incorrect drugs test results and it seems that only new girl Charlotte can save her. Josh and Crystal wed in a small ceremony in the prison chapel but Di is determined to stop it. And new group of girl arrive, calling themselves the Peckham Boot Gang. | |||||
34 | Battle Lines | Jaden Clark | Jim O'Hanlon | 29 May 2001 | 8,600,000 |
When Nigerian prisoner Femi is bullied by the officers, Nikki organises a sit-in to help. But with the Peckham Boot Gang involved, things look like getting out of hand, and a riot takes place on G-Wing. And The Peckham Boot Gang reveals their plan to get rid of Yvonne, after Yvonne batters Al. | |||||
35 | Tough Love | Martin Allen | Jim O'Hanlon | 5 June 2001 | 8,410,000 |
The fall-out from the riot leaves Nikki very unpopular so she is grateful of support from an attractive new prisoner, Caroline... that is until Maxi finds some nasty surprises in Caroline's past. The Julies are released and arrested in the space of 5 minutes. | |||||
36 | Revolving Doors | Jayne Hollinson | Laurence Moody | 12 June 2001 | 8,460,000 |
The Julies are returned to Larkhall on remand along with Wealthy madame Virginia O'Kane, an old friend, but both the inmates and officers are ill-equipped to deal with the disabled grand dame, but she hides a secret. | |||||
37 | Standing Up | Jaden Clark | Laurence Moody | 19 June 2001 | 8,180,000 |
Fenner and Virginia strike a deal that could make him a very rich man. Helen gets wind of it and sets out to prove that Fenner is unfit to work with woman prisoners with the help of Yvonne. The Peckham Boot Gang reveals Virginia's secret causing her to be very unpopular. | |||||
38 | Cat & Mouse | Phil Ford | Di Patrick | 26 June 2001 | 8,120,000 |
Yvonne exposes the deal between Fenner and Virginia. Fenner decides to strike back - and Barbara's diary gives him all the leverage he needs, but this could mean trouble for Nikki. Al and Maxi get annoyed when Tina breaks away from the gang and becomes friends with Virginia. | |||||
39 | Coming Out | Jaden Clark | Di Patrick | 3 July 2001 | 8,150,000 |
The Peckham Boot Gang make up with Virginia but all is not what it seems. Fenner's campaign against Helen hots up and Nikki's appeal gives him the ideal outlet for his schemes. Crystal announces a miracle, but even the divine cannot help Yvonne who is accused of murder. | |||||
Series 4 (2002)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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40 | Fight or Flight | Jaden Clark | Jo Johnson | 28 February 2002 | 7,560,000 |
Virginia is dead - but who is responsible? Evidence points to Yvonne who takes drastic measures to escape the murder charge. An organised blackout causes trouble for Sylvia. Shell and Denny have escaped arrest in Spain but their fate is still uncertain. | |||||
41 | Unholy Alliances | Phil Ford | Jo Johnson | 7 March 2002 | 6,830,000 |
New governor, Neil Grayling, arrives at Larkhall and is determined to make his mark. He is unimpressed with Karen and starts to look for a new wing governor - surely not Fenner? Di meets new P.O Barry Pearce but he is not so nice. | |||||
42 | Behind Closed Doors | Nick Malmholt & Miranda Wilson | Jo Johnson | 14 March 2002 | 7,300,000 |
Fenner is governor again and Karen is just a P.O. Fenner is horrified to learn that Yvonne didn't murder Virginia and realising the real culprit forces him and Yvonne into an uneasy alliance. Barry and Di's wedding is cancelled with help from the women but Barry reacts and Di ends up with a broken hand. | |||||
43 | Fait Accompli | Maureen Chadwick | David Holroyd | 21 March 2002 | 7,330,000 |
Denny arrives back on G-Wing, with two new inmates, Cassie Tyler and Roisin Connor. Not only is Shaz blanking her, she's also disappointed to learn that she still has her old enemy Bodybag to contend with. But Denny undergoes a makeover to get close to Al, just to help Yvonne catch Virginia's murder. Barry turns very nasty when the women interfere with his relationship with Di again but this time Di will not back him up. | |||||
44 | Only The Lonely | Martin Allen | David Holroyd | 28 March 2002 | 6,820,000 |
Yvonne and Maxi come to blows and Tina helps Yvonne in the fight when Virginia's killer is revealed as Maxi and Al. Denny and Shaz are back together and true to form. Neil continues to make himself unpopular - does he really have the prisoners' interests at heart or is this a personal vendetta against Karen? Roisin finds it hard to deal with prison life, but Cassie is living the life. | |||||
45 | Sweet Sixteen | Jaden Clarke | Craig Lines | 4 April 2002 | 6,990,000 |
Julie J is distraught to find her daughter on G-Wing. Buki is rescued from the escape tunnel at the last minute but has to face the wrath of Shaz and Denny. And Buki reveals the truth about Rhiannon's "boyfriend" leading to the Julies to make the biggest mistake ever. | |||||
46 | Pillow Talk | Phil Ford | Craig Lines | 11 April 2002 | 6,920,000 |
Fenner finally realises that his boss's interest in him extends far beyond the professional. Shaz and Denny find another opportunity to humiliate Buki but begin to push too far. Karen and Mark grow closer. | |||||
47 | Prison Issue | Jayne Hollinson | Brett Fallis | 18 April 2002 | 7,100,000 |
Buki can no longer cope with the bullying and harms herself, although more seriously than she intended. Outraged, Yvonne wants to see that justice is done. Di and Neil grow closer. Roisin begins to take drugs to block out the pain of prison. Shaz and Denny fall out but Maxi is there to help Shaz, but she really wants to frame Shaz for Yvonne's murder. | |||||
48 | Baby on Board | Martin Allen | Brett Fallis | 25 April 2002 | 7,120,000 |
Yvonne and Maxi finally come to blows resulting in drastic consequences. G-Wing's tiniest inmate arrives when Crystal gives birth to baby Zandra on the floor of her cell. Buki wants to be on the MBU with Crystal and Zandra but when a baby goes missing, Buki reveals the truth as to why she wants to be with babies. | |||||
49 | Family Matters | Tim Hyndman | Brett Fallis | 2 May 2002 | 6,900,000 |
Karen struggles to cope after Fenner assaults her but realises that involving the police will be futile when the whole story comes out. On a day out, Crystal makes a desperate bid to get Zandra away from the cockroaches in Larkhall. | |||||
50 | Battle Lines | Jaime Caruana | David Holroyd | 9 May 2002 | 7,430,000 |
Fenner is back in uniform and Neil is in dire need of a new governor. Karen turns down the job which means that there is only one candidate left - Hollamby! Shaz and Al plan to fight but Maxi wants to finish Shaz. The fight goes ahead with brutal, and ultimately, tragic consequences. | |||||
51 | Appearances Sake | Jaden Clark | David Holroyd | 16 May 2002 | 7,120,000 |
Sylvia now has a dead body on her hands but an inspection team are also visiting the prison. Cassie and Roisin's relationship deteriorates further especially as they both have their eyes on Yvonne. Yvonne herself is delighted when her estranged son visits her. And Babs and Henry grow closer but Henry grasses on the women. | |||||
52 | True Colours | Jaime Caruana | Di Patrick | 23 May 2002 | 7,350,000 |
The departure of Shaz has left a vacant cell on G-Wing, though it is immediately filled by a mystery American blonde who catches Fenner's eye. But Yvonne recognises her as does Karen recognise Yvonne's son. | |||||
53 | Hard Knock Life | Jaden Clark | Di Patrick | 30 May 2002 | 6,590,000 |
Rhiannon tries to make amends with her mother and aunty when they are sentenced to 8 years. Denny is thrilled when her mother is found... but her excitement is short-lived. Di has a suggestion for Neil, giving her companionship she craves and Neil an ideal means of staying in the closet. Crystal is released and Mark is transferred to another prison, but Mark has a word with Fenner before leaving. | |||||
54 | Marriage of Inconvenience | Liz Lake | Jim O'Hanlon | 6 June 2002 | 6,330,000 |
Yvonne and Fenner both have different reasons to be concerned about Karen's new relationship. Snowball continues to wrap everyone on G-Wing around her little finger and goes ahead with her escape plan. Di and Neil go on their hen and stag nights but Neil only invites Fenner and slips something into his drink. | |||||
55 | Curtain Call | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | Jim O'Hanlon | 13 June 2002 | 7,130,000 |
G-Wing's open day goes ahead - but not according to plan. Everyone is in shock when Snowball's escape plan finally detonates. Shaz and Denny have their interprison visit and Shaz has brought some mushrooms with her. Yvonne gets a male escort to visit her during the open day and finds out about Snowball's escape plan. | |||||
Series 5 (2003)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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56 | Episode One | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | Mike Adams | 8 May 2003 | 8,360,000 |
Fenner joins some of his PO mates on a lads' weekend in Amsterdam. They're all very taken with erotic dancer, Naughty Nikki... until they realise that her face is uncomfortably familiar. Snowball continues to try and escape to be with Richie. | |||||
57 | Episode Two | Jaden Clark | Mike Adams | 15 May 2003 | 7,880,000 |
Shell arrives back on G-Wing and with Denny, they plan to get Snowball for Shaz's death. Fenner also had plans for Shell. Snowball retrieves her gun from its hiding place at Shaz's memorial and starts to put her escape plan into action, with the unwilling help of Karen. And Babs gets her hearing back. | |||||
58 | Episode Three | Phil Ford | Jim Loach Jim Loach Jim Loach is an English film director. He is the son of the film director Ken Loach.-Biography:Loach was born in London, and studied philosophy at University College, London, intending to pursue a career in journalism. He joined the BBC where he worked as a researcher for Sue Lawley and Anne... |
22 May 2003 | 7,630,000 |
The Costa Cons, Phyl and Bev arrive at Larkhall with a suitcase full of gin bottles and are immediately disgusted by the squalid conditions on G-Wing. Di catches Tina and Al in the middle of their crazy plan and puts a stop to it. Buki returns to the wing. Shell is the only one who is not convinced by The Costa Cons. | |||||
59 | Episode Four | Guy Picot | Jim Loach | 29 May 2003 | 6,920,000 |
Shell goes into labour. After being forced to fend off Colin's advances, Shell threatens to blow the whistle on Fenner and his pimping scheme, a decision which ultimately brings about disaster. | |||||
60 | Episode Five | Phil Ford | A.J. Quinn | 5 June 2003 | 7,100,000 |
Di is finding life with Neil increasingly frustrating, and when he starts entertaining his one night stands at the marital home it's the last straw. Sylvia cuts all her connections with The Costa's. | |||||
61 | Episode Six | Phil Ford | A.J. Quinn | 12 June 2003 | 6,620,000 |
One of Phyl and Bev's many business ventures comes to light when Colin discovers the drugs stash hidden behind their mirror, but given his own little habit, it's unlikely that he'll be shopping them. But the Costa's have another plan for booze, in the garden. | |||||
62 | Episode Seven | Jaden Clark | A.J. Quinn | 19 June 2003 | 6,760,000 |
Fenner plans to set up Yvonne but Collin puts a stop to it. The presence of the media and a celebrity guest at HMP Larkhall gives the women a perfect opportunity to make a very public protest about the prison's forthcoming privatisation. Snowball and Richie make a pact to die together but only one of them dies. | |||||
63 | Episode Eight | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | Julie Edwards | 26 June 2003 | 6,360,000 |
Julie S finds a lump on her breast and worries that it could be cancer. Colin escorts Yvonne to Ritchie's funeral and is placed in a very difficult position when Fenner plants a bag of cocaine on her upon their return. | |||||
64 | Episode Nine | Liz Lake | Julie Edwards | 3 July 2003 | 6,530,000 |
Julie S struggles to come to terms with the reality of her mastectomy and the prospect of a debilitating course of chemotherapy. | |||||
65 | Episode Ten | Jo O'Keefe | Laurence Moody | 10 July 2003 | 6,570,000 |
Karen persuades Neil to take Snowball out of solitary confinement in the hope that it will lift her spirits, but all Snowball wants is to be reunited with Ritchie. Yvonne is roped in to protect Snowball but Yvonne helps her to be with Richie. Fenner becomes Tina's knight in shining armour when he moves her out of the four bed dorm away from bullying Al and Denny. | |||||
66 | Episode Eleven | Di Burrows | Laurence Moody | 17 July 2003 | 6,570,000 |
Snowball's suicide note makes some serious allegations against Fenner, which in light of the accusations made against him by Karen and Helen Stewart could get him into serious trouble. Fenner and Tina plan to set up Yvonne. | |||||
67 | Episode Twelve | Liz Lake | Jim Loach | 24 July 2003 | 6,530,000 |
A familiar face is welcomed back to Larkhall as old-timer Noreen Biggs arrives back on G-Wing. Unfortunately, she won't be enjoying Her Majesty's for long as she hasn't got long to live. Noreen tries to talk Tina round that Fenner is using her but Yvonne makes her see the light. | |||||
68 | Episode Thirteen | Liz Lake | Jim Loach | 31 July 2003 | 6,560,000 |
Fenner breaks into Karen's flat and sees all of the evidence she's amassed against him. Deciding he must take action, he sneaks out with her car keys, coat and a bottle of alcohol. And Karen is arrested the following morning. | |||||
69 | Episode Fourteen | Di Burrows | Jim Loach | 7 August 2003 | 6,430,000 |
New inmate, lifer Kris Yates arrives at Larkhall and makes a big impression on everyone, so much so that new officer Selena Geeson requests that she be Kris's personal officer. | |||||
70 | Episode Fifteen | Di Burrows | Julie Edwards | 14 August 2003 | 6,540,000 |
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 apart of it. | |||||
71 | Episode Sixteen | Liz Lake | Julie Edwards | 21 August 2003 | 6,780,000 |
Babs and Henry get married but Henry's brother leaves when he objects. Buki is looking forward to her release and Denny is transferred to an open prisoner. Yvonne gives into Kris and makes a bid for freedom by slipping into the cavernous depths of the prison, but Fenner is hot on her heels, intent on sorting her out once and for all... and in the most horrific manner imaginable. | |||||
Series 6 (2004)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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72 | Episode One | Di Burrows & Paul Mousley | Nigel Douglas | 14 April 2004 | 7,940,000 |
Selena has secretly cut keys so Kris can follow Yvonne's route out of the prison. It's not long before Kris is inching down the dark corridors - but what will she discover? Two new inmates arrives both hiding a secret, one deadlier than the other. | |||||
73 | Episode Two | Paul Mousley | Nigel Douglas | 21 April 2004 | 8,250,000 |
The new Wing Governor, Frances Myers decides it is the right time to make herself known to the women of G-Wing... all of whom know her as inmate Frances Allen. The police investigate Yvonne's death and all fingers point to Fenner, who begins to crack under pressure. | |||||
74 | Episode Three | Di Burrows & Jane Marlow | Ian Knox | 28 April 2004 | 7,510,000 |
Fenner is still reeling with guilt over Yvonne's death, and is convinced that her daughter is out for revenge. But real danger may be a lot closer than he realises. Frances begins to crack down on drugs when Bev takes an overdose and starts a war with Phyl. Fenner finally breaks down. | |||||
75 | Episode Four | Di Burrows | Ian Knox | 5 May 2004 | 7,780,000 |
A Muslim woman convicted of murdering a relative maintains that she is innocent and climbs up on the roof of G-Wing to continue her protest, along with The Julies, Tina and Darlene. But tragedy strikes when one of them fall from the roof top. Fenner returns to Larkhall to settle the score with Kris, and he is sectioned. | |||||
76 | Episode Five | Paul Mousley | Julian Holmes | 10 May 2004 | 7,750,000 |
An unrepentant Natalie Buxton returns to Larkhall and is not a popular prisoner. Having been convicted of child prostitution, she has a lot to prove if she is going to survive on G-Wing. Frances and Collin grow closer but Collin wants more than just sex, but Frances has other plans. | |||||
77 | Episode Six | Paul Mousley | Julian Holmes | 17 May 2004 | 7,870,000 |
Glamour hits Larkhall in the form of footballers' wife Tanya Turner when she arrives at the prison in a sweatbox. Jailed for possession of class A-drugs Tanya has got a tough time ahead of her on G-Wing. But Tanya is on a mission to help a friend, Rick, get back at Darlene. The whole wing comes down with poisoning but only Tina knows why. | |||||
78 | Episode Seven | Helen Eatock | Ian White | 18 May 2004 | 7,220,000 |
G-Wing is gripped with fear that the poisoner may strike again. The women are desperate to work out who is responsible and it isn't long before all eyes fall on Tanya. But Tina reveals it is her, who gave out the hooch. But The Costa's are desperate to keep out of the frame and out of Natalie's what when she gets nasty. Frances is struck down with the illness, when she drinks a nasty cup of coffee. Fenner returns to G-Wing. | |||||
79 | Episode Eight | Phil Ford | Ian White | 19 May 2004 | 7,800,000 |
Frances gets deep into trouble when she is suddenly thrown into a violent and illegal plan to get to Tanya from the outside. Could her sex games have at last got her into some very serious trouble? Kris and Natalie grow closer and Collin leaves to clear his head but only Julie S knows why. The Julies celebrate their birthday. | |||||
80 | Episode Nine | Di Burrows | Nigel Douglas | 2 August 2004 | 6,270,000 |
Julie J is upset that Collin has gone and Julie S tells her why. Julie S goes for another scan and things start to look up. Selena returns with news about Kris' sister and Natalie is determined to ruin Kris and Selena's relationship. Neil is worried about the impending tribunal for sexual misconduct and wonders if his job and reputation will survive. Fenner has his own concerns. Could Di have jeopardised his case? | |||||
81 | Episode Ten | Paul Mousley | Nigel Douglas | 9 August 2004 | 5,920,000 |
Neil's career hangs in the balance, but he remains calm. He is determined to find ex-Wing Governor, Karen Betts, convinced that she holds the key to bringing Fenner down. Kris attacks Natalie but Frances will not believe her. | |||||
82 | Episode Eleven | Liz Lake | Jim Loach | 16 August 2004 | 5,570,000 |
Tina gets close with a worksmen. Selena is in deep trouble. Frances has seen Fenner's evidence and knows that she and Kris used to live with each other. And when a body is found in the canal things look set to get even worse. Karen and Neil close in on Fenner when CCTV footage shows Fenner running from the scene of the accident. | |||||
83 | Episode Twelve | Phil Ford | Jim Loach | 23 August 2004 | 6,670,000 |
Tina believes she is pregnant and asks Phyl and Bev to talk to the spirits. Darlene tags along and finds out the Natalie killed her, Darlene and Natalie fight. Jim is in seventh heaven as he and Di tie the knot, but when he sees Neil and Karen entering the church clutching a big envelope, he goes cold with panic. Is this the end of the road for him? | |||||
After episode twelve aired. ITV2 aired a special called Bad Girls Most Wanted. This was a lookback at the favourite characters voted by the public.
Series 7 (2005)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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84 | Episode One | Phil Ford | Julian Holmes | 10 May 2005 | 6,210,000 |
Fenner discovers that life behind bars is no picnic for a former PO when he finds himself on the receiving end of some very rough justice from his fellow inmates. | |||||
85 | Episode Two | Liz Lake | Julian Holmes | 17 May 2005 | 6,050,000 |
Hollamby receives some unexpected and fortuitous news that soon has her jumping for joy. On overhearing the rumours of her windfall, greedy Dr Nicholson suddenly finds her irresistible. | |||||
86 | Episode Three | Polly Eden | Lance Kneeshaw | 24 May 2005 | 5,640,000 |
Natalie is ruling the roost on G-Wing and it seems that everyone is in her debt. She even has a cushy job working in the library, which serves as the perfect place to set up a trap for Arun. | |||||
87 | Episode Four | Phil Ford | Lance Kneeshaw | 31 May 2005 | 5,050,000 |
Outside the gates of Larkhall, a swarm of press await the arrival of 18-year-old Laura Canning who's been convicted of brutally stabbing her mother to death. | |||||
88 | Episode Five | Liz Lake | Laurence Moody | 7 June 2005 | 4,840,000 |
When an elderly nun called Sister Thomas-Moore arrives at Larkhall, Natalie takes it upon herself to show her that the habit offers no protection from the evil on G-Wing. | |||||
89 | Episode Six | Liz Lake | Laurence Moody | 14 June 2005 | 5,560,000 |
A new tough inmate, Pat Kerrigan is transferred to Larkhall from another prison and she's more than a match for Natalie. However, the focus of Pat's attention is the saintly Sister Thomas-Moore. | |||||
90 | Episode Seven | Paul Mousley | S.J. Clarkson | 21 June 2005 | 5,180,000 |
Arun is suicidal. The thought of being transferred to a men's prison is intolerable. Pat is furious that Natalie's taunts have driven Arun to despair and steps in to defend her. | |||||
91 | Episode Eight | Jane Marlow | S.J. Clarkson | 28 June 2005 | 4,800,000 |
Di's marriage is in meltdown. Fenner can't believe that his wife has taken baby Dylan from his mother, especially as she doesn't even know the first thing about looking after a baby. | |||||
92 | Episode Nine | Paul Mousley | Lance Kneeshaw | 5 July 2005 | 5,510,000 |
Bev is quick to the rescue when sleazy delivery man, Frank tries to rape Phyl. Her daring action proves doubly fortuitous when they suddenly realise that they are staring freedom in the face. | |||||
93 | Episode Ten | Polly Edan | Laurence Moody | 12 July 2005 | 5,780,000 |
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 to lay flowers in memory of Yvonne - revenge is high! | |||||
94 | Episode Eleven | Phil Ford | Declan O'Dwyer | 19 July 2005 | 5,580,000 |
The atmosphere at Larkhall is euphoric - Jim Fenner is dead! However the arrival of new Number One, Joy Masterton soon spoils the mood. She's ex-army, hard as nails, and set on a big shake up. | |||||
95 | Episode Twelve | Paul Mousley | Jim Loach | 26 July 2005 | 5,490,000 |
Di has been accused of murdering Fenner and finds herself on the wrong side of the bars at Larkhall. How is she going to survive amongst the women she used to lock up? | |||||
96 | Episode Thirteen 2005 Christmas Special |
Paul Mousley | Martin Hutchings | 19 December 2005 | 7,160,000 |
Julie S is thrilled that Julie J has been allowed to return to Larkhall. But Julie J is still haunted by the memory of Fenner and is convinced that she can see him lurking around the landings... is he? | |||||
Series 8 (2006)
# | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate | Viewing figure |
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97 | Episode One | Liz Lake | Barnaby Southcombe | 13 July 2006 | 5,400,000 |
New Deputy Governor Lou Stoke has her work cut out on her first day at Larkhall when a sudden illness starts striking down the inmates. As rumours of a chemical attack start to spread, panic sets in. | |||||
98 | Episode Two | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | Barnaby Southcombe | 20 July 2006 | 4,470,000 |
Donny and Lou escort Janine to her mother's funeral, unaware that Natalie has blackmailed their grieving charge into smuggling drugs back into Larkhall. | |||||
99 | Episode Three | Jodi Reynolds | Lance Kneeshaw | 27 July 2006 | 4,410,000 |
New arrival Angela Robbins has been sent down for arson and attempted murder. She looks like she wouldn't say boo to a goose, but she is hiding a disturbing secret that is about to be revealed. | |||||
100 | Episode Four | Phil Ford | Lance Kneeshaw | 3 August 2006 | 4,180,000 |
Joy is delighted when inmate Stella Gough decides that she wants to join the army. However, is Stella being completely honest about why she wants to join up? | |||||
101 | Episode Five | Roxanne Harvey | Laurence Moody | 10 August 2006 | 4,280,000 |
It gets steamy between Janine and Donny when they use an "appointment" to get to know each other a little more intimately. Will they manage to keep their romance under wraps? | |||||
102 | Episode Six | Paul Mousley | Laurence Moody | 17 August 2006 | 4,870,000 |
Pat's plan to get rid of Natalie backfires dramatically. As a massive fight ensues, it quickly becomes clear that there's a bitter and bloody end in store for one of them. | |||||
103 | Episode Seven | Liz Lake | Jim Loach | 24 August 2006 | 5,000,000 |
Tina's in court and hoping for an extended sentence. But when the Judge grants her release, she panics - she has absolutely no idea how to live on the outside. | |||||
104 | Episode Eight | Phil Ford | Jim Loach | 31 August 2006 | 4,560,000 |
Pat and the Julies are sweating over what to do with Natalie's dead body. They know they have to move it - a hot laundry is no place to hide a festering corpse. | |||||
105 | Episode Nine | Roxanne Harvey | Jim Loach | 7 September 2006 | 4,620,000 |
Lou is glowing after a surprise marriage proposal from Rowan. She's totally unaware that he has no intention of divorcing his wife, or that he is supplying her sister with drugs. | |||||
106 | Episode Ten | Harriet Warner | Lance Kneeshaw | 14 September 2006 | 4,480,000 |
Famous new inmate, entrepreneur and interior design goddess Catherine Earlham decides to make Darlene a pawn in her twisted and dangerous game. | |||||
107 | Episode Eleven 2006 Christmas Special |
Phil Ford | Laurence Moody | 20 December 2006 | 4,630,000 |
It's been a tough Christmas Eve on G-Wing, but things look to get even worse when Hollamby receives a nightmare visit from her very own ghost of Christmas past - Natalie Buxton... | |||||