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Prisoners Wives

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2013
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Pippa Haywood, Polly Walker, Emma Rigby, and Natalie Gavin in Prisoners Wives (2012)
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Gemma's perfect life comes crashing down when her husband is arrested for murder. As Gemma learns to navigate the prison system, she starts to think the unthinkable.Gemma's perfect life comes crashing down when her husband is arrested for murder. As Gemma learns to navigate the prison system, she starts to think the unthinkable.Gemma's perfect life comes crashing down when her husband is arrested for murder. As Gemma learns to navigate the prison system, she starts to think the unthinkable.

  • Creator
    • Julie Gearey
  • Stars
    • Pippa Haywood
    • Polly Walker
    • Phoebe Dynevor
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    1.2K
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    • Creator
      • Julie Gearey
    • Stars
      • Pippa Haywood
      • Polly Walker
      • Phoebe Dynevor
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 nominations total

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    Pippa Haywood
    Pippa Haywood
    • Harriet
    • 2012–2013
    Polly Walker
    Polly Walker
    • Francesca
    • 2012–2013
    Phoebe Dynevor
    Phoebe Dynevor
    • Lauren
    • 2012–2013
    Iain Glen
    Iain Glen
    • Paul
    • 2012–2013
    Harry McEntire
    Harry McEntire
    • Matt
    • 2012–2013
    Adam Gillen
    Adam Gillen
    • Gavin
    • 2012–2013
    Don Gayle
    • Lead Imate Don…
    • 2012–2013
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Frank
    • 2012–2013
    Adrian Rawlins
    Adrian Rawlins
    • Ian
    • 2012–2013
    Phillip Mulhern
    • Prisoner
    • 2012–2013
    Emma Rigby
    Emma Rigby
    • Gemma
    • 2012
    Natalie Gavin
    Natalie Gavin
    • Lou
    • 2012
    Oliver Hannam
    • Mason
    • 2012
    Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong
    • Steve
    • 2012
    Reuben Johnson
    • Sean
    • 2012
    Tom Tunstall
    • Visits Hall Guard
    • 2012
    Penny Capper
    • Security Officer
    • 2012
    Juliet Ellis
    Juliet Ellis
    • Debbie…
    • 2012–2013
    • Creator
      • Julie Gearey
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    8bjarias

    .. take the time early on.. you will be rewarded

    This some of the finest TV programming you will come across today.. with numerous performances that just leave you in awe of the talent exhibited. Look at most any actor in this show, and you will see something special. It could take a couple episodes to get 'hooked'.. but once you're 'in'.. you will NOT think of leaving again. There are so many top notch performances, it's hard to single out any one of them, but go on Bing.com and view all the images for Emma Rigby. She's not only got acting talent (proven by her outstanding performance in PW.. more than holding her own alongside the amazing Polly Walker).. but she is in addition without question, one of the most intensely alluring women on the planet. The list of high quality work goes on and on, involving almost every cast member. This is truly what all TV dramas should be striving for.. and what viewers should understand is made to look so easy, but only comes with much talent, hard work, and extreme dedication.
    9lucycale

    Surprisingly good!

    I found this by accident and started to watch as there was nothing else on. It was so much better then expected though and had me gripped from the very start. I binged watched the first series and am so disappointed there were more episodes after season 2.

    All of the characters had their own stories to tell, all of which were gripping and believable. There are so many prison dramas about but it's very refreshing to see the stories told from such a different perspective.

    I often wondered what made a woman stay with a partner in prison and this definitely made me think twice about the families left behind when a loved one is sent to custody. Brilliant series.
    10jquilty1

    Superb

    What a brilliant series,

    Superbly acted and directed.

    One of the best TV series I've seen in the last 5 years.

    Riveting. I can only hope there is another couple of series coming. There is no a single weak acting performance. Its realistic, its gritty yet tender. This series has hooks pulling you in from start to finish. Some of the acting is stellar. i cannot rate this show highly enough. Do yourself a favour and download the whole series. Like The Walking Dead...its one of those shows where one episode is not enough. English dramas are generally good but this is top shelf.
    vaughan-57425

    Gritty Drama

    Absolutely Brilliant Drama , Great set of actors including Polly Walker and Ian Glein The pace never lets up, and move is a smooths chronological order Without spoiling anything , the assassination of a gangland rival is a unique piece of drama, You never see it coming
    8deboraheden1

    Why this show didn't run for longer beats me??

    What an amazing show I just binge watched the first season and it was amazing very realistic and very character driven. I can't believe t th is show was cancelled so soon. I'm confused I've just started the 2nd season and am all ready dreading that it will end so soon.

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жёны заключенных
    • Production company
      • Tiger Aspect Productions
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      • 1h(60 min)
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