Bad Girls: The Complete Series 5 [VHS]

The only negative thing I have to say about this series is that this is the series when the best Bad Girls character ever, Yvonne Atkins leaves. It isn't the same without Yvonne, though series 7 is my personal favourite (it's great from start to finish. I expect you're probaby confused).This series begins with Fenner going on a men's night out, along with new officer Collin Hedges. It's then when Shell Dockley is found and returned to Larkhall. However she doesn't last long, and it's thanks to Fenner that she doesn't. He's also the reason why we say bye to some other characters; he has Dockley sent to a mental institution, where she loses her new born baby. Karen Betts gets proof of Fenner's unprofessional behavior (you know what he's like with the women), but he steals the evidence away and frames her in dangerous driving. And then there's Atkins. Her escape plan backfires when he locks her in a tunnel, which Atkins finds 2 seconds later is blocked off. The series ends with Yvonne, sitting there crying, scratching at the wall, trying desperately to escape. The series ends with two desperate words from Yvonne herself; "help me".Other character leave in this series also. Barbara Hunt gets released at the end (she's still there when the series ends, but she's gone by series 6. Same with Buki Lester). Denni leaves also and so does Snowball, who hangs herself when she loses the will to live. There's good and interesting events throughout the series. Atkins and Hedges have an affair, but Atkins soon discovers that Colin is a heroin adict and loses respect for him, but the two get back together again. Fenner turns really nasty towards Yvonne, when he plants drugs on her and Julie S discovers she has breast cancer. And Sylvia's husband Bobby commits suicide, but it's not long until Sylvia falls for Henry.This series also introduces some new characters. Hedges I've already mentioned. Then there's Selena Geeson (she arrives near towards the end). Then there's some new inmates such as Kris Yates (she too arrives near towards the end) and the two best characters (after Atkins) Phyl Oswyn and Bev Tull; two alcoholics and drug adicts, very sneaky and manipulative. Not to be trusted, but you can't help liking them. Series 5 is a great series, maybe not as good as 4, but definately great. A series I'd recommend to all Bad Girls fans.

In 2003, viewers were treated to series five of 'Bad Girls', a compulsive TV show that really is a cut above the usual prison drama - and what a tasty series the fifth one was.This was the last set of episodes to feature Claire King as officer Karen Betts, and Linda Henry as the volatile prisoner Yvonne Atkins. We were also introduced to my all-time favourite 'Bad Girls', the Costa Cons Phyl and Bev, beautifully portrayed by Stephanie Beacham and Amanda Barrie. The ladies might be grannies, but their sharper and more tricksy than the majority of the other prisoners, and even some of the officers. These best friends will stop at nothing to get their fix of alcohol and drugs, and their adventures would never fail to make me smile. Speaking of comedy, watch out for Christopher Biggins being invited to an event at the prison, only to end up being held hostage by the girls. There's more serious events from the baddie governor Jim Fenner (who appears to be able to get away with just about anything, and does so for another two series), and some sadness when Julie Saunders discovers she has cancer.If I am honest, I still don't think that this was the best of 'Bad Girls', especially when you compare it to the previous ones, but it's still damn good television. I think my personal favourite was number seven, which was an overly outstanding series from beginning to end, though I do appear to in a slight minority with that opinion. The DVD box set itself from 2 Entertain Video looks wonderful, with good menus, and a few little extras including outtakes, and a gallery of mug shots of all the major characters.

These are one of those programs you just want to watch . Hate cliffhanger ha ha

Amazing. Watched series 1-4 on Drama. TV for freeJust had to continue watching so purchased the remaining 4. there are 8 series in total. My eyes really need a rest from tv for a short time only ?!! Just wish there was a further 8 series Haven’t watched any other tv while watching Bad Girls.

I enjoyed the series but thought it was expensive

This series has so many good things about it. Good story lines that focus on Neil Grayling and Di Barker's relationship. Snowball's suicide. Bodybag's husband's suicide. All greatly acted from all actors involved.The only negative part for me was having Shell Dockley back for a few episodes. I found that a desperate move. Debra Stephensen is a brilliant actress and the character could of gone on to do more great storylines. Top Dog Yvonne Atkins dies here in this series. Another sad story.Two good new characters - Selena and Kris come which is a similar love story like Nikki and Helen. But Kris and Selena are great characters as well.

So Series 5 is like one of the best. As Dockley returns to G-wing after being caught in Amsterdam by Fenner and the other lads and is now preggers but Fenner makes it out she ill treating her baby and has it taken away.The drama just keeps on rolling out. Nearly completed this series and will be starting series 6 straight after it. So glad these dvds are out.

I thought i would buy ths dvd as i haven't seen bad girls in years and i have never seen series 1-3 before so i will be buying them soon but this is one of there best series they have done because its real compared to series 7 and 8 as they are a little fake and the story lines are stupid in them as there was a lot going on in this series =D