Bad Girls(1999)

Bad Girls is a British prison drama that aired on ITV from 1999 to 2006. Set in the fictional women's prison of Larkhall, the series follows the lives of inmates and staff in G Wing, balancing serious storylines with lighter moments. The ensemble cast includes Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, and Linda Henry, among others across its eight-season run. Produced by Shed Productions, the show became a hit across 17 countries and established the company as a major force in British television before it went on to create Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road. Bad Girls combines character-driven drama with the tensions of prison life, exploring relationships, conflicts, and personal struggles within the institution's walls.