Sally Wainwright, the creator of Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, and Gentleman Jack, is gearing up for her latest BBC drama, Riot Women. The six-episode series, produced by Drama Republic, has revealed its ensemble cast as filming continues in West Yorkshire.
Leading the cast is BAFTA-winner Joanna Scanlan as Beth, alongside Rosalie Craig as Kitty, Tamsin Greig as Holly, Lorraine Ashbourne as Jess, and Amelia Bullmore as Yvonne.
Riot Women plunges into the world of five women who form a scrappy punk-rock band to compete in a local talent contest. According to the show’s synopsis, “in writing their first original song, they soon discover they have a lot to say – and this becomes their way to say it.” However, tensions rise as a long-buried secret involving Kitty and Beth surfaces, threatening to unravel the group’s dynamics and the creative bond that fuels the band.
Wainwright expressed her excitement, said, “I think I am more excited about this than anything else I have ever written. Ever. Oh my God. We have five of the most fabulous actresses on the planet playing the Riot Women. It’s scarily exciting.”
Set for a 2024 release, Riot Women will debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, with BritBox International airing the series in the US and Canada. Mediawan Rights will handle worldwide distribution, with participation from Entourage Ventures.
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