Bridget Westfall (Wentworth)
| Bridget Westfall | |
|---|---|
| Wentworth Prison character | |
| First appearance | "The Governor’s Pleausre" |
| Created by | Lara Radulovich |
| Portrayed by | Libby Tanner |
| Status | Alive |
| Duration | 2015- |
| Episode Count | 10 |
| Information | |
| Full name | Bridget Westfall |
| Nickname(s) | "Gidget" (from Franky) |
| Occupation | Psychologist |
| Affiliation |
Wentworth Prison Matthew Fletcher Vera Bennett |
| Significant other(s) | Franky Doyle |
| Nationality | Australian |
Bridget Westfall is a recurring character in Wentworth Prison. Bridget is introduced as the prison’s new psychologist to help the inmates. Bridget is portrayed by Libby Tanner. Bridget is notable for her relationship with Franky Doyle.
Creation
It was announced that Pia Miranda, Libby Tanner and Tammy McIntosh were lined up as guest stars for the third season of Wentworth.[1] No White Noise stated that Tanner’s character would go the extra step further for Da Silva’s character.[2]
It was also said "Bridget's role in the prison is to examine the psychological state of the inmates and to help make Wentworth a safe and secure facility." It was also noted that she would get close with one of the prisoners.[3]
Backstory
The Wentworth website bills Bridget as "She may have dealt with some scary places and individuals, but she hasn't dealt with anything like Ferguson. Bridget has been openly gay since late high school and is at home with herself."[4]
Storylines
In The Governor’s Pleasure, Bridget confronts Ferguson about wanting to meet with Bea.[5] In Knives Out, Bridget discusses the riot with other prisoners and tells them that whatever they say is in the strictest confidence.[6]
In Righteous Acts, Bridget starts having sessions with Franky, Franky admits to Bridget how much she wants revenge on Bea. When Bea is shivved later on, Bridget unwittingly accuses Franky.[7]
In The Long Game, Bea does her best to convince Bridget that she was drugged and that was the reason that she had a psychotic break. Alas Bridget doesn’t believe her. Also Bridget learns that it was really Franky who killed Meg Jackson. Kim Chang accuses Bridget of having sex with Franky.[8]
In Goldfish, Bridget stops working with Franky and that angers Franky. It is later revealed that Bridget has fallen in love for Franky.[9]
In Freak Show, Bridget tries to find out why Jodie Spiteri stabbed her eye with a pencil. Vera outs an allegation of relationship between Bridget and Franky so Ferguson demands that Bridget leave the prison at once. As she leaves, Bridget tells Vera to look in a file for the truth.[10]
In A Higher Court, Bridget meets with Vera in a coffee shop and learns that Ferguson has brought Franky’s parole forward. Bridget and Vera also discuss bringing Ferguson down. Bridget gives Franky a glowing report at her parole hearing.[11]
In Blood and Fire, Bridget is briefly seen awaiting Franky on her release, they kiss on top of a car.[12]
Reception
In a recap/review on AfterEllen, it was said that when Bridget told Franky that she was a lesbian, it was “five words you almost never hear on television”.[13]
In the write up of the following episode, Bridget and Franky are given a relationship name “Fridget”.[14]
References
- ↑ "The TV Screen death of Lou in Love My Way still holds strong emotions for fans". News.com AU. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "Wentworth star Libby Tanner talks prison romance, season 3 obstacles and Bridget’s bad ass wardrobe". No White Noise. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "Libby's Wentworth Debut". TV Week. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Character Profile: Bridget Westfall". Wentworth Website. SoHo TV. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ Episode 23: The Governor’s Pleasure
- ↑ Episode 25: Knives Out
- ↑ Episode 26: Righteous Acts
- ↑ Episode 29: The Long Game
- ↑ Episode 30: Goldfish
- ↑ Episode 31: Freak Show
- ↑ Episode 32: A Higher Court
- ↑ Episode 34: Blood and Fire
- ↑ "Wentworth recap 3.5 "I Know You’re A Dyke"". AfterEllen. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "Wentworth Recap 3.6 "Long Live Fridget"". AfterEllen. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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