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1 In Season 1, one of the inmates ends up committing suicide due to constant bullying from other inmates, including death threats and one of them pouring boiling tea over her "by accident". Who was this?
Answer: Rachel Hicks

Rachel Hicks is imprisoned for possessing ecstasy with intent to supply. From the very beginning, her introversion makes her a target for bullying by the other inmates. She has an affair with officer Jim Fenner, which causes trouble among some of the inmates, particularly Shell Dockley. Rachel is dealt another blow when she discovers that her mother has put her baby into care. After Shell pours boiling tea onto her and gives her a picture of Rachel with a threat on her life, poor Rachel has had enough and hangs herself in her cell.

Rachel is played by Joanne Froggatt.
  From Quiz: Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Gonna Do?
2 What was Nikki Wade dressed as when she snuck out of Larkhall?
Answer: A nurse

Episode 2.13 'Oh What A Night'
On the night of Sylvia and Bobby's 30th wedding anniversary hosted at Larkhall, Nikki realises this is the perfect time to undergo her escape. Nikki bribes a nurse who is desperate for money to go to Australia to help her engineer her escape.
  From Quiz: Beat the "Bad Girls"
3 Zandra Plackett died tragically in the second season. Who or what was responsbile?
Answer: Brain tumour

Poor Zandra was having headaches for a long time before being correctly diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Zandra was played by Lara Cazalet in the first two seasons.
  From Quiz: Whodunnit at Larkhall?
4 What was Yvonne's original sentence?
Answer: 4 years

Yvonne was sentenced to four years on the charge of conspiracy to committ murder. When Yvonne first arrived in Series 1, Epside 9 - "Pay Back Time", Nikki told the other girls what she was in for saying that she hired a hitman to bump of one of her husband's business rivals and the hitman grassed.
  From Quiz: The Great Yvonne Atkins!
5 How long was Denny Blood's sentence?
Answer: 7 years

Denny was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment after committing arson. She set fire to the children's home she was living in because they wanted to ship her out to another home.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Denny and Shaz
6 What was Shell's original sentence?
Answer: Life

Shell was given a life sentence for the kidnap, torture and eventual murder of the woman who 'stole' her boyfriend.
  From Quiz: The Infamous Shell Dockley! Her time at Larkhall
7 What was Monica Lindsey's original sentence?
Answer: 5 years

Monica Lindsey was sentenced to five years imprisonment for handling stolen funds. She first appeared in series 1, episode 2 - "Drug Wars".
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Monica, Charlotte, Virginia
8 How many series did Dominic McAllister appear in?
Answer: 2

Dominic, played by Joe Shaw, appeared in the first two series of "Bad Girls". At the beginning of the third series, it was revealed that he'd met a girl in Greece and decided to stay there and live with her.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Dominic, Lorna and Gina
9 Zandra first appeared in which episode of series 1?
Answer: Episode 2 - "Drug Wars"

Zandra first appeared in the second ever episode of Bad Girls. She arrived at Larkhall at the same time as Monica Lindsey.
    Your options: [ Episode 1 - "Them and Us" ] [ Episode 4 - "The Victim" ] [ Episode 3 - "Love Rival" ] [ Episode 2 - "Drug Wars" ]
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Zandra Plackett
10 In her time at Larkhall, what was the highest Grade Helen reached?
Answer: Grade 1

Helen started at Grade 5 - Wing Governor in the very first episode of series 1, "Them and Us". She then became a Lifers' Liason Officer, which is Grade 4, in series 2, episode 7 - "The Set-Up". And finally, she went on to be Governing Governor - Grade 1, in series 3, episode 10 - "Chapel Of Love". I'm not sure what Grade 3 consists of.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - All About Helen and Nikki
11 Who committed suicide by hanging herself, after being bullied by Shell Dockley?
Answer: Rachel Hicks

Rachel is played by Joanne Froggatt. Joanne has also appeared in 'Coronation Street', 'Casualty' and 'dinnerladies'. While Rachel was in prison, she was having an affair with Jim Fenner.
  From Quiz: 'Bad Girls' Exits
12 What was the name of Rhiannon's boyfriend that the Julies poured boiling water over?
Answer: Damien Morrison

The Julies each got eight years for this crime, something Julie S was not happy about.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls": The Whole Enchilada
13 How many episodes were there in the first series of 'Bad Girls'?
Answer: 10

Series two had 13, while three and four both had 16.
  From Quiz: A Quiz for 'Bad Girls'
14 Who shares a cell with Buki Lester?
Answer: Tina, Denny and Chrystal

Tina, Denny and Chrystal share a cell with Buki, who on the surface appears to be a ruthless drug dealer, but who is actually very traumatised by her past and regularly turns to self-abuse to hide her pain.
  From Quiz: 'Bad Girls'
15 What is the prison called?
Answer: Larkhall

Larkhall is the name of the fictional women's prison in the UK TV show Bad Girls. The show follows the lives of the inmates and staff at the prison, and Larkhall serves as a central location for the series. Interestingly, the show was praised for its realistic portrayal of life in a women's prison, with many former inmates and prison staff commenting on the accuracy of the show's depiction. Bad Girls ran for eight seasons and remains a beloved cult classic among fans of British television.
  From Quiz: Ultimate 'Bad Girls' Quiz
16 Which character, who is serving a sentence for credit card fraud, is diagnosed with and ultimately dies of a brain tumor?
Answer: Zandra Plackett

Zandra was sentenced to ten months for credit card fraud, after taking the blame for her boyfriend Robin, who mercilessly abandoned her despite this. She has their baby, Robbie, while in prison, but Robin still wants nothing to do with her. Unfortunately, she could not kick her drug habit and the baby is taken from her. She finds close friends while in prison, but soon is stricken by severe headaches, revealed to be caused by an inoperable brain tumor. She dies during a party in Season 2.

Zandra is played by Lara Cazalet.
    Your options: [ Crystal Gordon ] [ Zandra Plackett ] [ Karen Betts ] [ Shaz Wiley ]
  From Quiz: Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Gonna Do?
17 What did The Costa Cons swap in return for bottles of spirit?
Answer: Cream cakes

Episode 7.3-7.9
Phyl and Bev set up a scheme with a red-band prisoner named Denise. They would swap cream cakes from the baker's delivery van for bottles of spirits.
  From Quiz: Beat the "Bad Girls"
18 After a brief but eventful spell in Larkhall, Renee Williams was the victim of another inmate. Who did the deed?
Answer: Yvonne Atkins

Just about everyone had a motive for offing the unpopular Williams, but it was arch-nemesis Yvonne who killed her with some ground nuts added to Renee's pepper. The highly-allergic Williams dropped dead on the spot.

Renee appeared for just two episodes of season 2 and was played by Alison Newman.
  From Quiz: Whodunnit at Larkhall?
19 How many children did Yvonne have?
Answer: 2

Yvonne's daughter, Lauren, was ever-faithful to her mum and kept running the family "business" when her dad, Charlie, got arrested. Yvonne's son, Ritchie, got involved with Snowball Merriman and committed suicide as part of a pact with Snowball. But Snowball was saved so Ritchie was left to die alone.
  From Quiz: The Great Yvonne Atkins!
20 How old was Denny when she had an abortion?
Answer: 13

Denny's foster father started raping her when she was eleven and she had to have an abotion at thirteen. Shell revealed this in series 1, episode 6 - "A Big Mistake", to show Denny's mum, Jessie, what kind of life she left Denny with.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Denny and Shaz
21 How many daughters has Shell got?
Answer: 2

Shell has two daughters, Kayley and Dena. While she was inside, her mother looked after them until Shell put them into care. She put them into care because she was scared for their safety, after the realisation of the sexual abuse she had from her parents when she was little.
  From Quiz: The Infamous Shell Dockley! Her time at Larkhall
22 Monica had a son with Downs Syndrome. What was his name?
Answer: Spencer

Spencer John Lindsey died in 1999 at the age of thirty. We first met him in series 1, episode 2 - "Drug Wars". He died and Monica attended his funeral in series 1, episode 8 - "Falling Apart".
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Monica, Charlotte, Virginia
23 After the suicide of Rachel Hicks, Dominic decided to resign. Who persuaded him to stay put?
Answer: Helen Stewart

Dominic was deeply traumatised by Rachel's suicide. He handed in his resignation, but a few pints in the pub with the Wing Governor changed his mind.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Dominic, Lorna and Gina
24 What was the name of Zandra's fiance?
Answer: Robin

We found out his name and first met Robin in series 1, episode 3 - "Love Rival". Zandra and Robin planned to get married while she was inside. But when the Julies were fitting Zandra for her wedding dress, she received some bad news - Robin had got engaged to another girl on the outside!
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Zandra Plackett
25 In series 1, Helen was briefly engaged to man named Sean. But what was Sean's profession?
Answer: Gardening

Helen and Sean were briefly engaged, until Helen broke it off in episode 10 - "Love Hurts". She told Sean that she didn't love him, after realising her feelings for Nikki after their kiss the night, and episode, before. She returned to Larkhall, and he followed. He set his wedding suit over a post in the prison garden and set fire to it, dropping Helen's key on the floor before walking away.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - All About Helen and Nikki
26 Who died at the end of series 4, after Snowball's bomb exploded?
Answer: Shaz Wylie

Shaz is played by Lindsey Fawcett. Lindsey has also appeared in 'Doctors' and 'Heartbeat'. Shaz was a teenage triple murderer and lesbian.
  From Quiz: 'Bad Girls' Exits
27 Shell held a prison officer hostage at the start of series three. Who was this officer?
Answer: Jim Fenner

She takes Jim hostage after he makes a move on her. She uses a weapon and seriously injures him. During the aftermath, Shell is sent down to the "Muppet Wing".
  From Quiz: Who's Who in "Bad Girls"?
28 In the first ever episode, an inmate nearly died when she suffered a miscarriage in her cell. What was her name?
Answer: Carol

Carol asked Sylvia Hollamby for a doctor, but Sylvia decided that she was just making a fuss.
  From Quiz: A Quiz for 'Bad Girls'
29 What was 'The Two Julies' original sentence?
Answer: Two Years

The girls were originally sentenced to two years imprisonment for prostitution and the theft of their client's wallets. Then they had their sentences extended as a result of information provided by Virginia O'Kane. The girls are now looking at a further eight years after chucking hot water over Julie J's daughter's pimp.
  From Quiz: 'Bad Girls'
30 Which prisoner had an affair with Jim Fenner?
Answer: Shell Dockley

Shell Dockley is the correct answer to this question. In the TV show Bad Girls, she is a character who is known for her manipulative and cunning nature. She is also known for her affair with Jim Fenner, a prison officer who is equally manipulative and corrupt. The affair between Shell and Jim is just one of the many scandalous storylines in the show, which focuses on the lives of female prisoners and the staff who work at the prison. Bad Girls was praised for its portrayal of complex female characters and its willingness to tackle controversial topics.
    Your options: [ Nikki Wade ] [ Helen Stewart ] [ Yvonne Atkins ] [ Shell Dockley ]
  From Quiz: Ultimate 'Bad Girls' Quiz
31 Who was the only prison officer to appear in all 8 series?
Answer: Sylvia Hollamby

There were only three cast members to actually appear in all eight series - The "Julies" and Sylvia Hollamby.
  From Quiz: Beat the "Bad Girls"
32 Shaz Wylie was a popular character who met an unfortunate end thanks to which Bad Girl?
Answer: Snowball Merriman

Poor little Shaz was killed when the bomb planted by Snowball in the prison library detonated.

Lindsey Fawcett protrayed cheeky Shaz in the second, third and fourth seasons.
    Your options: [ Yvonne Atkins ] [ Bev Tull ] [ Crystal Gordon ] [ Snowball Merriman ]
  From Quiz: Whodunnit at Larkhall?
33 When Denny's mum, Jessie, was ill in hospital, which officer escorted Denny to visit her?
Answer: Di Barker

Jessie had already signed herself out of hospital by the time Denny and Di got there, so they went to her hostel to see her. She wasn't there either and they soon found out why; they found her getting drunk in the park. This was in series 2, episode 4 - "Looking For Love".
    Your options: [ Jim Fenner ] [ Lorna Rose ] [ Sylvia Hollamby ] [ Di Barker ]
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Denny and Shaz
34 Which officer did Shell blackmail in series 1, and eventually get fired?
Answer: Lorna Rose

Lorna was originally being blackmailed by Zandra Plackett to bring drugs into Larkhall. Shell got in on the act and, when Lorna refused to bring in anything else, Shell tricked her into bringing some perfume in. The perfume box had heroin hidden in it and Lorna was escorted out of Larkhall in a police car.
    Your options: [ Lorna Rose ] [ Jim Fenner ] [ Dominic McAllister ] [ Sylvia Hollamby ]
  From Quiz: The Infamous Shell Dockley! Her time at Larkhall
35 When her son died, Monica turned suicidal. Where did she hide her pills?
Answer: Toothpaste tube

Monica opened up the end of her toothpaste tube and filled it with pills from the doctor. We first see Monica filling the tube with pills in series 1, episode 9 - "Pay Back Time".
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Monica, Charlotte, Virginia
36 Which inmate had a crush on Dominic, and was overjoyed when he responded to her kiss?
Answer: Zandra Plackett

Yvonne, Julie and Shell all made a pass at Dominic at one point. But his feelings for Zandra had progressed, especially when she was diagnosed with a malignent brain tumour. When alone in her cell, she kissed him and he briefly retaliated. After pulling away, he apologised. She replied with, "Don't. At least one of my dreams came true". Dominic's last gesture to Zandra was bringing her baby to her funeral.
    Your options: [ Shell Dockley ] [ Yvonne Atkins ] [ Zandra Plackett ] [ Julie Johnston ]
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Dominic, Lorna and Gina
37 Zandra escaped from the abortion clinic after deciding against aborting her baby. Which two officers were accompaning her, and were horrified to find she'd got out?
Answer: Dominic and Lorna

This was in series 1, episode 4 - "The Victim". At the abortion clinic, Zandra faked a tearful breakdown, so Lorna went to find a nurse. As soon as Lorna was out of sight, Zandra escaped to go see Robin.
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - Zandra Plackett
38 When Helen broke things off with Nikki in series3, she fell for the new SMO. What was his name?
Answer: Thomas

Dr Thomas Waugh was a friend to Helen, and when she ended her relationship with Nikki in episode 12 - "Tough Love", she rebounded straight into his arms. It was up to Fenner to reveal Helen and Nikki's affair to Thomas, and Thomas broke it off with Helen in episode 16 - "Coming Out".
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls" - All About Helen and Nikki
39 Who died of a brain tumour, after being diagnosed just two weeks before?
Answer: Zandra Plackett

Zandra is played by Lara Cazalet. Lara has also appeared in 'The Bill', 'Down to Earth' and 'Where the Heart is'. While Zandra was in prison, she had a baby boy called Robbie.
  From Quiz: 'Bad Girls' Exits
40 Which character asked "Do you want another poke in the pudding?"?
Answer: Shell Dockley

Shell threatened Fenner with 'another poke in the pudding' after she stabbed him with a broken glass bottle!
    Your options: [ Shell Dockley ] [ Natalie Buxton ] [ Al McKenzie ] [ Nikki Wade ]
  From Quiz: "Bad Girls": The Whole Enchilada
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