Sally Wainwright on Her Latest Project
Sally Wainwright brings attention to West Yorkshire with her new 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 music and midlife rebellion.
The story revolves around five women who find 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.
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 new drama Riot Women explores women's midlife rebellion.