Simone Lahbib plays Governor Helen Stewart, Debra Stephenson plays prisoner Shell Dockley and Linda Henry plays prisoner Yvonne Atkins in Bad Girls, a gritty ITV women’s prison drama.
Main cast
- Helen StewartSimone Lahbib1–3Main
- Shell DockleyDebra Stephenson1–7Main
- Yvonne AtkinsLinda Henry1–7Main
- Jim FennerJack Ellis1–8Main
- Denny BloodAlicya Eyo2–8Main
- Julie SaundersVictoria Alcock1–8Main
Supporting cast
- Sylvia HollambyAlice Barry1–8Supp
- Crystal GordonMandy Halliday1–3Supp
- Dominic McAllisterPaul Opacic1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Nikki WadeMandy Halliday1Guest
- Lorna RoseLara Cazalet1–2Guest
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About this cast
Bad Girls is a BAFTA-nominated British television drama set in the fictional HMP Larkhall. The series focuses on the lives of female prisoners and the officers who guard them, with standout performances from Simone Lahbib as the principled governor Helen Stewart, Debra Stephenson as the manipulative Shell Dockley, and Linda Henry as the formidable Yvonne Atkins.
FAQs
Who plays Helen Stewart in Bad Girls?
Helen Stewart is played by Scottish actress Simone Lahbib, who appeared in the first three series of the show.
Who plays Shell Dockley in Bad Girls?
Shell Dockley is portrayed by Debra Stephenson, known for her role as the manipulative prisoner in Bad Girls.
Who plays Yvonne Atkins in Bad Girls?
Yvonne Atkins is played by Linda Henry, who later became well-known as Shirley Carter in EastEnders.
How many seasons of Bad Girls are there?
Bad Girls ran for 8 series on ITV from 1999 to 2006.
Is Bad Girls based on a true story?
Bad Girls is a fictional drama, though it was praised for its realistic portrayal of prison life and was inspired by real women’s prison experiences.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026