Sally Wainwright's Riot Women Premieres Later This Year

Riot Women, a new six-part drama from BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright, follows five middle-aged women as they form a punk-rock band in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, to enter a local talent contest. The series explores themes of friendship, resilience, and self-expression through music, while also uncovering a long-buried secret that complicates the relationships among the band members. Starring Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Rosalie Craig, and Amelia Bullmore, the show promises a mix of humor and drama as the characters navigate their challenging personal lives. Wainwright, known for her work on Happy Valley, serves as writer, director, and executive producer, and the series will feature original songs by the band ARXX. Riot Women is set to premiere on BBC and BritBox later this year, showcasing Wainwright's signature storytelling approach. The excitement surrounding the series is palpable, with Wainwright expressing her enthusiasm as it moves into the editing phase.