Bad Girls series 8
| Bad Girls | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
| File:Badgirls8dvd.jpg Re-release Region 2 DVD | |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | July 13 – December 20, 2006 |
| Series chronology | |
The eighth series of British drama series Bad Girls premiered on ITV on 13 July 2006. This, the final series, consists of eleven episodes which concluded with a Christmas special on 20 December 2006.
Series Eight introduces Amanda Donohoe (Lou Stoke), Sid Owen (Donny Kimber), Colin Salmon (Rowan Dunlop) and Angela Bruce (Mandy Goodhue). James Gaddas appears for the final time as Neil Grayling in the first episode in a guest appearance.
This series does not follow the previous series and commences with new storylines leaving several unresolved answers as to the fate of Di Barker, who was accused of the murder of Jim Fenner, and Arun Parmer, who was to serve a three-year sentence at Larkhall. Initially, the story was to be set three years following the previous series. However, this is not evident. Although, it may explain why Arun is not present as she may have completed her sentence.
Cast
- Victoria Alcock – Julie Saunders
- Kika Mirylees – Julie Johnston
- Helen Fraser – Sylvia Hollamby
- Victoria Bush – Tina O'Kane
- Stephanie Beacham – Phyl Oswyn
- Amanda Barrie – Bev Tull
- Dannielle Brent – Natalie Buxton (Episodes 1 - 6 , 11)
- Antonia Okonma – Darlene Cake
- Nicola Stapleton – Janine Nabeski
- Liz May Brice – Pat Kerrigan
- Ellie Haddington – Joy Masterton
- Amanda Donohoe – Lou Stoke
- Sid Owen – Donny Kimber
- Colin Salmon – Rowan Dunlop
- Angela Bruce – Mandy Goodhue
Guest cast
Special guest:
- James Gaddas – Neil Grayling (episode 1)
Recurring cast:
- Laura Dos Santos – Emira Al Jahani (episodes 1, 2 & 3)
- Charlotte Eaton – Nurse Fitt (episode 2, 4, 9 & 10)
- Annette Badland – Angela Robbins (episode 3)
- Melanie Cameron – Vicky Stoke (episode 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
- Helen Modern – Stella Gough (episodes 4 & 5)
- Steven Webb – David Saunders (episodes 5, 6 & 11)
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw – Fidelity Saunders (episodes 6 & 11)
- Jan Francis – Catherine Earlham (episode 10)
- Louis Waymouth – Bobby Darren Hollamby (episode 11)
Guest cast:
- Conor Alexander – Hassan Al Jahani (episodes 1 & 3)
- Sandra de Sousa – Ashlee Wilcox (episode 1)
- Bill Buckhurst – Jack (episode 1)
- Andrew Forbes – D.I. Barrow (episode 1)
- Nadia Jordan – Gayle (episode 1)
- Christopher Rogers – Newsreader (episodes 1 & 2)
- Steve Swinscoe – Mr. Nebeski (episode 2)
- Samuel Oatley – Ian Nebeski (episode 2)
- Neil Conrich – D.I. Thackeray (episodes 2 & 3)
- Quill Roberts – Lawyer (episode 2)
- Sarah Akehurst – Call Girl (episode 2)
- Jon Carver – Sergeant Havers (episode 3)
- Rashid Karapiet – Imam (episode 3)
- Endy McKay – Sherie – (episode 4)
- Olivia Hurdle – Vanessa (episode 5)
- Emma Linley – Elizabeth (episode 5)
- Henrietta Meire – Tracey (episode 5)
- Simona Roman – Nurse (episode 5)
- Richard Syms – Humanist officiant (episode 6)
- Sally Tatum – Fidelity's friend (episode 6)
- John R. Walker – Natalie's accomplice (episode 6)
- Benjamin Cato – Binman (episode 6) / Ben Cato – Gary (episode 10)
- Lucy Bayler – Hannah Dunlop (episodes 7, 8 & 9)
- Abhin Galeya – Solicitor (episode 7)
- Annette Bentley – Maggie (episode 7)
- Cheryl Fergison – Latoya (episode 7)
- Pete Geddis – Ted (episode 7)
- Andrew Hilton – Judge Lloyd (episode 7)
- Murray Ewan – Mr. Fisk (episode 7)
- Ben Scotchbrook – Newsreader (episodes 7 & 8)
- Joseph Steyne – Prisoner (episode 7)
- Matthew Butler Hart – Police Officer (episode 7)
- Leon Davies – Prison Officer (episode 7)
- Celia Bannerman – Mrs. Fisk (episode 8)
- Eddie Osei – George (episode 8)
- Fern Britton – Herself (episode 10)
- Phillip Schofield – Himself (episode 10)
- Gerry Hinks – Frank Earlham (episode 10)
- David Lumsden – Lawyer (episode 10)
- Dickon Tolson – Steve (episode 10)
- Paul Bridle – Brian (episode 11)
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 1 | "Episode One" | Barnaby Southcombe | Liz Lake | 13 July 2006 | 5.40 |
| 98 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Barnaby Southcombe | Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick | 20 July 2006 | 4.47 |
| 99 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Lance Kneeshaw | Jodi Reynolds | 27 July 2006 | 4.41 |
| 100 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Lance Kneeshaw | Phil Ford | 3 August 2006 | 4.18 |
| 101 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Laurence Moody | Roxanne Harvey | 10 August 2006 | 4.28 |
| 102 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Laurence Moody | Paul Mousley | 17 August 2006 | 4.87 |
| 103 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | Jim Loach | Liz Lake | 24 August 2006 | 5.00 |
| 104 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | Jim Loach | Phil Ford | 31 August 2006 | 4.56 |
| 105 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Jim Loach | Roxanne Harvey | 7 September 2006 | 4.62 |
| 106 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Lance Kneeshaw | Harriet Warner | 14 September 2006 | 4.98 |
| 107 | 11 | "Episode Eleven: Christmas Special" | Laurence Moody | Phil Ford | 20 December 2006 | 5.13 |
Release
Reception
| Episode | BARB ratings (viewers in millions) |
IMDb ratings | TV.com ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 5.40 | 8.0/10 | 9.6/10 |
| 8.2 | 4.47 | 7.7/10 | 9.2/10 |
| 8.3 | 4.41 | 7.5/10 | 9.4/10 |
| 8.4 | 4.18 | 7.4/10 | 9.6/10 |
| 8.5 | 4.28 | 8.5/10 | 9.4/10 |
| 8.6 | 4.87 | 8.2/10 | 9.7/10 |
| 8.7 | 5.00 | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 |
| 8.8 | 4.56 | 8.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| 8.9 | 4.62 | 7.0/10 | 9.3/10 |
| 8.10 | 4.98 | 8.4/10 | 9.7/10 |
| 8.11 | 5.13 | 6.6/10 | 8.7/10 |
Awards nominations
Home Media
United Kingdom
- "Series Eight" – 26 December 2006 (3-DVD set distributed by 2 Entertain)
- As part of "Series Five to Eight" (14-DVD set distributed by 2 Entertain)[1]
- "The Complete Series Eight" re-release – 2 April 2012 (3-DVD set distributed by Acorn Media)
- As part of "The Complete Collection" – 2 July 2012 (28-DVD set distributed by Acorn Media)[2]
Australia
- "Series Eight" – 1 September 2007 (3-DVD set distributed by Shock Records)
- As part of "The Complete Collection" – 10 November 2010 (32-DVD set distributed by Shock Records)
- "Series Eight" re-release (individual from "The Complete Collection") – 1 June 2011 (3-DVD set distributed by Shock Records)
References
- ^ "Bad Girls: Series 5-8 [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ^ "Bad Girls: The Complete Series [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved March 5, 2016.