Bad Girls series 2

*Bad Girls*
Bad Girls
Season 2
	Re-release DVD
Starring	Simone Lahbib; Claire King; Mandana Jones; Debra Stephenson; Jack Ellis;
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	ITV
Original release	4 April –; 4 July 2000
Series chronology
	← Previous; Series 1 Next →; Series 3
	List of episodes

The second series of Bad Girls began on ITV on 4 April 2000. The first episode, "Tug of Love", opened with 9.44 million viewers. The ninth episode of series two, "The Leaving", was the highest-rated episode of the entire run of the series between 1999 and 2006, with 9.49 million viewers. The second series ended on 4 July 2000; it consists of 13 episodes.

Storylines

The second series picks up several weeks after the last. Helen Stewart is long overdue to return to work after taking leave and Fenner is acting wing governor until her return. Shell and Fenner's affair reaches a head when he discovers Shell has been writing and phoning his wife and told her of their affair. Helen discovers Nikki is innocent of contacting Fenner wife, as Shell originally had Fenner believing it was Nikki. Fenner attacks Shell for deceiving him, which causes conflict between Helen and Mr. Stubberfield as Helen believers that Fenner did attack Shell, the conflict causes Helen to resign and brings her closer to Nikki, but she later returns to run the lifers' unit. New officer Karen Betts accepts the role of G-Wing governor. Zandra gives birth to a baby boy but her happiness is short-lived as her ex fiancé, Robin applies for custody and things get worse for her as she receives devastating news. Yvonne begins to do deals with Fenner, Denny gets in contact with her estranged mother, Jessie, and Julie Johnston discovers her kids are back in England and gets in touch.

Cast

Main

Simone Lahbib as Helen Stewart
Claire King as Karen Betts
Mandana Jones as Nikki Wade
Debra Stephenson as Shell Dockley
Jack Ellis as Jim Fenner
Alicya Eyo as Denny Blood
Joe Shaw as Dominic McAllister
Lara Cazalet as Zandra Plackett
Sharon Duncan Brewster as Crystal Gordon
Linda Henry as Yvonne Atkins
Isabelle Amyes as Barbara Hunt
Lindsey Fawcett as Shaz Wylie
Nathan Constance as Josh Mitchell
Tracey Wilkinson as Di Barker
Helen Fraser as Sylvia Hollamby
Victoria Alcock as Julie Saunders
Kika Mirylees as Julie Johnston

Recurring

Philip McGough as Dr. Malcolm Nicholson
Roland Oliver as Simon Stubberfield
Kim Taylforth as Marilyn Fenner
Alison Newman as Renee Williams
Gideon Turner as Robin Dunstan
Eugene Walker as Officer Blakeson
Danielle King as Lauren Atkins
Ivan Kaye as Charlie Atkins
Geoffrey Hutchings as Bobby Hollamby
Denise Black as Jessie Devlin
Helen Schlesinger as Tessa Spall
Jade Williams as Rhiannon Dawson

Guest

Ruth Mitchell as Midwife
Melanie Ramsey as Mel
Matthew Thomas as Tom Fenner
Frederick Warder as D.I. Williamson
Scott Charles as Martin Dawson
Emily Fairman as Nurse
Nick Barnes as Security Guard
Andy Hough as Billy
Sian Webber as Meg Richards
Daniel James as Personal Trainer
Julie Legrand as Rita Dockley
David Case as Chaplain
Rod Culbertson as John
Celia Robertson as D C Greer
Jason Heatherington as D S Sullivan
Danielle Lydon as Claire Walker
Jennifer Luckraft as Janine
Elizabeth Bradley as Mrs. Foster

Episodes

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	UK viewers (millions)
11	1	"Tug of Love"	Mike Adams	Maureen Chadwick	4 April 2000 (2000-04-04)	9.44
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 has been up to. Note: first appearance of Karen Betts (Claire King).
12	2	"Shit Happens"	Mike Adams	Martin Allen	11 April 2000 (2000-04-11)	8.53
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.
13	3	"Visiting Time"	Laurence Moody	Mark Wadlow	18 April 2000 (2000-04-18)	8.21
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. Note: first appearance of Di Barker (Tracey Wilkinson).
14	4	"Looking For Love"	Laurence Moody	Jayne Hoillinson	25 April 2000 (2000-04-25)	8.12
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	5	"Mistaken Identity"	Laurence Moody	Maureen Chadwick	2 May 2000 (2000-05-02)	8.26
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? Note: first appearance of Barbara Hunt (Isabelle Amyes).
16	6	"Losing It"	Jim O'Hanlon	Martin Allen	9 May 2000 (2000-05-09)	7.70
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	7	"The Set-Up"	Jim O'Hanlon	Phil Ford	16 May 2000 (2000-05-16)	9.30
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	8	"Babes Behind Bars"	Jim O'Hanlon	Maureen Chadwick	23 May 2000 (2000-05-23)	8.98
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	9	"The Leaving"	Mike Adams	Jayne Hoillinson	30 May 2000 (2000-05-30)	9.49
The women 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. Note: first appearance of Shaz Wylie (Lindsey Fawcett); final appearance of Zandra Plackett (Lara Cazalet).
20	10	"Family Plan"	Mike Adams	Phil Ford	6 June 2000 (2000-06-06)	9.24
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	11	"Rough Justice"	Mike Adams	Ann McManus	13 June 2000 (2000-06-13)	9.13
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	12	"Facing Up"	Laurence Moody	Ann McManus	27 June 2000 (2000-06-27)	8.50
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	13	"Oh What a Night!"	Laurence Moody	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	4 July 2000 (2000-07-04)	8.81
Yvonne is left heartbroken when, Charlie, leaves her. 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. Note: final appearance of Dominic McAllister (Joe Shaw).

Reception

Ratings

No.	Title	Air date	Timeslot	Weekly ratings		Ref(s)
No.	Title	Air date	Timeslot	Viewers	Rank	Ref(s)
1	"Tug of Love"	4 April 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	9,440,000	14	^[1]
2	"Shit Happens"	11 April 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,530,000	13	^[1]
3	"Visiting Time"	18 April 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,210,000	11	^[1]
4	"Looking for Love"	25 April 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,120,000	12	^[1]
5	"Mistaken Identity"	2 May 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,260,000	16	^[1]
6	"Losing It"	9 May 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	7,700,000	11	^[1]
7	"The Set-Up"	16 May 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	9,300,000	11	^[1]
8	"Babes Behind Bars"	23 May 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,980,000	8	^[1]
9	"The Leaving"	30 May 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	9,490,000	9	^[1]
10	"Family Plan"	6 June 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	9,240,000	10	^[1]
11	"Rough Justice"	13 June 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	9,130,000	8	^[1]
12	"Facing Up"	27 June 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,500,000	8	^[1]
13	"Oh What a Night"	4 July 2000	Tuesday 9:00 pm	8,810,000	10	^[1]

Awards and nominations

National Television Awards (2000) – Most Popular Actress (Debra Stephenson – Nominated)
National Television Awards (2000) – Most Popular Drama (Won)
TV Quick Awards (2000) – Best Loved Drama (Won)

Release

The second series of Bad Girls was originally released in the UK on VHS in four volumes. The DVD was released in the UK on 1 October 2001. It was re-released on 7 February 2011 in brand new packaging. On the same day it was released in a boxset along with series one.^[2] On 9 October 2006, it was released as part of a series one-four boxset.

In Australia, series two was released on 26 May 2003 in the same cover packaging as the UK. The second release for series two was in the complete series one-eight boxset - "The Complete Collection", which was released on 10 November 2010.^[3] It was also released as a separate edition from the complete boxset on 12 January 2011.

Bad Girls: Series Two
Set Details		Special Features
13 Episodes 4-disc set 4:3 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio (re-release) Subtitles: No English (Stereo)		Gallery One: Behind the Scenes Gallery Two: The National TV Awards Bad Girls in South Africa: Simone and Mandana's Trailers - Uncut Bad Girls in South Africa: Documentary Outtakes Deleted Scenes Producer Biographies
Release dates
United Kingdom	Australia
1 October 2001 7 February 2011 (re-release)	26 May 2003 12 January 2011 (re-release)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m "Weekly top 30 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 – Sept 2018)". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
^ "Bad Girls: Series 1 & 2: Box Set: Hmv Exclusive". hmv.com. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
^ "Bad Girls (1999) - The Complete Collection: Uncut (32 Disc Box Set)". ezydvd.com.au. Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.

External links

Bad Girls at IMDb
List of Bad Girls episodes at Epguides

[BARB-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m "Weekly top 30 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 – Sept 2018)". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved February 24, 2022.

[2] "Bad Girls: Series 1 & 2: Box Set: Hmv Exclusive". hmv.com. Retrieved April 1, 2011.

[3] "Bad Girls (1999) - The Complete Collection: Uncut (32 Disc Box Set)". ezydvd.com.au. Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.

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