Sally Wainwright on Riot Women
Sally Wainwright brings attention to West Yorkshire with her latest BBC drama, Riot Women, filmed in and around Hebden Bridge.
Wainwright, creator of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, shifts focus from crime and heartbreak to punk guitars and midlife rebellion.
The story follows five women who rediscover their spark through music, friendship, and chaos.
All episodes of Riot Women are available on BBC iPlayer, with the first episode airing on BBC One.
I wanted to write something uplifting.
Wainwright describes the show as a drama about women of a certain age going through the menopause, but notes it's not just about the menopause.
Author's summary: Sally Wainwright's Riot Women brings uplifting story.
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