Orange is the New Black is currently filling the BG void for me!
I sold my DVDs a few years ago, but might find some new ones online and re-watch. Having a few years off it, should ensure its even more enjoyable to re-watch!
Sylvia Hollamby was so funny. Loved the Costa Cons, Yvonne (Linda Henry), Buki, the Julies and Darlene. Feel like it ran out of steam when Fenner was killed off, although I did like the feud between Pat Kerrigan and Natalie Buxton in the last series. Didn't like how they made Darlene into a such a sissy in the end, when she started out so tough.
I don't suppose anyone has the official wallpapers or screensaver saved on their files do they? I've not been able to find them anywhere and lost my files Thanks in advanced!
Shame about the website going have you tried shed insider website for the wallpapers?
They've got some images but they're more older ones. I got in contact with administrator of the website and they said it just takes too much time to upload and keep it running, which I can understand.
Was it really that long ago?! I miss it too. We have a small Bad Girls reunion on EastEnders currently. Now if they could just get Helen Fraser and Jack Ellis on board.
I haven't watched any of the DVDs for a year and a half, so I'm going to start watching from the beginning again next month, probably 2 or 3 episodes a week. Have you watched any BG lately Cal?
I have really been enjoying Wentworth Prison which has filled the BG void for me. The 5th series is airing next year.
I cannot believe 10 years have passed since Bad Girls ended - it's a show that after all this time is still very close to my heart despite its ending on an absolute whimper.
It really was a ground-breaking show and as a format, it should have lasted a lot longer than 8 years. It was a show that was brought down by Producer incompetency and weak writing.
can you believe next Tuesday the 20th of december it's 10 years since bad girls ended, do you watch your dvds or cbs drama reruns?
Yes, watch CBS re-runs, tonight will be the series 7 xmas special.
Was also at Oxford Castle/Prison on Sunday - the location for the exterior of Larkhall. The place has changed somewhat since the days Bad Girls was filmed there.
I cannot believe 10 years have passed since Bad Girls ended - it's a show that after all this time is still very close to my heart despite its ending on an absolute whimper.
It really was a ground-breaking show and as a format, it should have lasted a lot longer than 8 years. It was a show that was brought down by Producer incompetency and weak writing.
The show declined somewhat in quality in later series.
Fenner should have ended his time on the show when he was exposed by Grayling and Betts at the end of series 6. However they "jumped the shark" and brought Fenner back in series 7 to be killed off. Then there was the ridiculous idea of having Fenner come back for a few episodes as a ghost.
I haven't watched any of the DVDs for a year and a half, so I'm going to start watching from the beginning again next month, probably 2 or 3 episodes a week. Have you watched any BG lately Cal?
I have really been enjoying Wentworth Prison which has filled the BG void for me. The 5th series is airing next year.
watched one other night on cbs drama were costa cons were on run to Spain, getting the acorn media DVD release for Christmas. love Wentworth prison during the 1st 3 seasons but now it's gone a bit ott with Joan as an inmate.
I’m rewatching the show and have some of the original DVD’s (s4-8 I have the original ones and 1-3 I bought the re released ones so they were in full screen).
Do the re released ones for s4-8 not have the previously, next time etc that the originals had? The DVD’s themselves play fine 90% of the time but have started to skip a couple of times and the condition of the card board cases are bad. But little things like that may put me off going for getting the re released ones.
I’m onto s5 at the moment and because that’s my most watched dvd of the lot as it’s the first series I got on dvd and one I re watch a lot too I think I’ve worn it out.
I’m rewatching the show and have some of the original DVD’s (s4-8 I have the original ones and 1-3 I bought the re released ones so they were in full screen).
Do the re released ones for s4-8 not have the previously, next time etc that the originals had? The DVD’s themselves play fine 90% of the time but have started to skip a couple of times and the condition of the card board cases are bad. But little things like that may put me off going for getting the re released ones.
I’m onto s5 at the moment and because that’s my most watched dvd of the lot as it’s the first series I got on dvd and one I re watch a lot too I think I’ve worn it out.
No the acorn media series 4-8 DVDs don't include the previous or next time on. They cut then of for timing reasons on the DVD.
I’m really torn on getting them for the picture quality. I’ll see if there’s any issues with my 6-8 DVD’s first though when I re watch those .
My series 5 one has skipped once so far on the first disc then nothing since. Guess I just need to keep making sure they’re cleaned after each use etc.
Anyways! To the show. S5 is one of my favourites I prefer it to 4 and it’s like the last series where all the classic characters all appeared together (or majority of them). Yvonnes exit still sticks with me to this day
But the introduction of the Costa Cons added to this series a lot for me for lighter plots to take away from the hard hitting plots.
I will say though I really sort of wish Shell didn’t come back. She was amazing in s1-3 but this return did nothing and ruined the legacy of the character tbh. I hated her ending. Had her exit stayed ambiguous as her being on the run not confirmed dead etc it would’ve been better.
I think had she returned in S6 however there could’ve been more potential for stories and the later series could’ve been better received had she returned then. I guess we’ll never know but it’s fun to speculate 😛
I might treat myself to the Complete Boxsets of Bad Girls and Footballer's Wives one day
back at you!
If the re releases are that much better in quality for Bad Girls I may get them for s4-8 tbh. The first three DVD’s are much better to watch now they’re in full screen. But s4-8 I haven’t had any issues with the original ones except from s5 skipping on occasions.
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It was great to see that even a good few years after the end of BGA, some of the cast are still firm friends!
I sold my DVDs a few years ago, but might find some new ones online and re-watch. Having a few years off it, should ensure its even more enjoyable to re-watch!
I used to like going and have a nose around on there every now and then.
Sylvia Hollamby was so funny. Loved the Costa Cons, Yvonne (Linda Henry), Buki, the Julies and Darlene. Feel like it ran out of steam when Fenner was killed off, although I did like the feud between Pat Kerrigan and Natalie Buxton in the last series. Didn't like how they made Darlene into a such a sissy in the end, when she started out so tough.
They've got some images but they're more older ones. I got in contact with administrator of the website and they said it just takes too much time to upload and keep it running, which I can understand.
I miss it!!
Just watched Zandra's death and I actually thought that her and McCallister would end up together at some point.
I'm loving Bodybag still, some her comments are hilarious.
Series 3 is brilliant! Fenner on top form
I have really been enjoying Wentworth Prison which has filled the BG void for me. The 5th series is airing next year.
It really was a ground-breaking show and as a format, it should have lasted a lot longer than 8 years. It was a show that was brought down by Producer incompetency and weak writing.
Yes, watch CBS re-runs, tonight will be the series 7 xmas special.
Was also at Oxford Castle/Prison on Sunday - the location for the exterior of Larkhall. The place has changed somewhat since the days Bad Girls was filmed there.
The show declined somewhat in quality in later series.
Fenner should have ended his time on the show when he was exposed by Grayling and Betts at the end of series 6. However they "jumped the shark" and brought Fenner back in series 7 to be killed off. Then there was the ridiculous idea of having Fenner come back for a few episodes as a ghost.
watched one other night on cbs drama were costa cons were on run to Spain, getting the acorn media DVD release for Christmas. love Wentworth prison during the 1st 3 seasons but now it's gone a bit ott with Joan as an inmate.
I’m rewatching the show and have some of the original DVD’s (s4-8 I have the original ones and 1-3 I bought the re released ones so they were in full screen).
Do the re released ones for s4-8 not have the previously, next time etc that the originals had? The DVD’s themselves play fine 90% of the time but have started to skip a couple of times and the condition of the card board cases are bad. But little things like that may put me off going for getting the re released ones.
I’m onto s5 at the moment and because that’s my most watched dvd of the lot as it’s the first series I got on dvd and one I re watch a lot too I think I’ve worn it out.
No the acorn media series 4-8 DVDs don't include the previous or next time on. They cut then of for timing reasons on the DVD.
I’m really torn on getting them for the picture quality. I’ll see if there’s any issues with my 6-8 DVD’s first though when I re watch those
My series 5 one has skipped once so far on the first disc then nothing since. Guess I just need to keep making sure they’re cleaned after each use etc.
Anyways! To the show. S5 is one of my favourites I prefer it to 4 and it’s like the last series where all the classic characters all appeared together (or majority of them). Yvonnes exit still sticks with me to this day
But the introduction of the Costa Cons added to this series a lot for me for lighter plots to take away from the hard hitting plots.
I will say though I really sort of wish Shell didn’t come back. She was amazing in s1-3 but this return did nothing and ruined the legacy of the character tbh. I hated her ending. Had her exit stayed ambiguous as her being on the run not confirmed dead etc it would’ve been better.
I think had she returned in S6 however there could’ve been more potential for stories and the later series could’ve been better received had she returned then. I guess we’ll never know but it’s fun to speculate 😛
back at you!
If the re releases are that much better in quality for Bad Girls I may get them for s4-8 tbh. The first three DVD’s are much better to watch now they’re in full screen. But s4-8 I haven’t had any issues with the original ones except from s5 skipping on occasions.
I think Footballers wives got a re release too.