Sally Wainwright on New BBC Drama
Sally Wainwright brings attention to West Yorkshire with her latest BBC drama, Riot Women, filmed in and around Hebden Bridge.
Creator of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, Wainwright shifts focus from crime and heartbreak to punk guitars and midlife rebellion.
The story revolves around five women who rediscover their spark through music, friendship, and chaos.
- All episodes of Riot Women are available on BBC iPlayer.
- The first episode airs on BBC One on Sunday, 12 October.
“a drama about women of a certain age who are at various stages of going through the menopause, but it’s not just about the menopause.”
Author's summary: Sally Wainwright's Riot Women drama brings uplifting story.