Baddies (TV series)

Baddies was a British television drama series broadcast on ITV from 2003 to 2006. The series focused on the lives and work of a group of female prison officers, known as "baddies" within the prison system, working at the fictional women's prison, HMP Braelock. The show explored the challenges and relationships faced by these officers both inside and outside the prison walls, often delving into controversial and sensitive issues related to the penal system and the lives of the inmates. Baddies aimed to portray a realistic, albeit dramatized, depiction of the day-to-day experiences of prison staff. Key themes explored included power dynamics, corruption, violence, and the personal lives of the officers, including their struggles with relationships, finances, and personal demons. The show was known for its gritty realism and strong female characters. The cast changed over the series' run, with recurring storylines and the introduction of new officers and inmates to maintain viewer interest.