

TV series
Three Girls
2017, English, on BBC One. Created by Philippa Lowthorpe.
The story of three of the children who were victims in the 2012 grooming and sex trafficking case in Rochdale, for which nine men were convicted and sentenced. The drama explores how these girls were groomed, how they were ignored by the authorities directly responsible for protecting them, and how they eventually made themselves heard.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Three Girls
Three Girls is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Britbox in India.
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Availability in India as of 2 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 18 May 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Philippa LowthorpeCreator
- Maxine PeakeSara Rowbotham · 3 ep
- Lesley SharpDC Margaret Oliver · 3 ep
- Lisa RileyLorna Bowen · 3 ep
- Ace BhattiNazir Afzal · 3 ep
- Paul KayeJim Winshaw · 3 ep
- Jill HalfpennyJulie Winshaw · 3 ep
- Ria ZmitrowiczAmber Bowen · 3 ep
- Molly WindsorHolly Winshaw · 3 ep
- Liv HillRuby Bowen · 3 ep
- Peter SinghMr. Nadin · 3 ep
- Rupert ProcterDC Jack Harrop · 3 ep
- Jason HughesDC Sandy Cuthrie · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 May 2017
- Last aired
- 18 May 2017
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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What Three Girls is based on
Three Girls is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Three Girls: quick answers
Is Three Girls worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Three Girls are there?
Three Girls has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Three Girls finished?
Yes. Three Girls ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Three Girls on?
Three Girls is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Britbox in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Three Girls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Three Girls is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Three Girls?
If you liked Three Girls, try Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Unbelievable, The Missing.
Who created Three Girls?
Three Girls was created by Philippa Lowthorpe and stars Maxine Peake, Lesley Sharp, Lisa Riley.
What is Three Girls based on?
Three Girls is based on a true story.
