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Riot Women

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Riot Women 2025

A teacher, a police officer, a publican, a midwife, and a shoplifting freeloader: five menopausal women form a punk rock band to take part in a local talent contest, and suddenly find they have a lot more to shout about than they ever imagined. As they become closer, the teacher, Beth, and freeloader, Kitty, discover a surprising, heartbreaking connection.

Raucously good drama from Sally Wainwright The Times

Starring: Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Asbourne, Tamsin Greig, Amelia Bullmore, Taj Atwal, Chandeep Uppal, Jonny Green

Directed by: Sally Wainwright and Amanda Brotchie

Written and created by: Sally Wainwright

Series produced by: Jessica Taylor

Executive produced by: Roanna Benn and Sally Wainwright

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Awards 2

ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards
Gamechanger Award
The Casting Director’s Guild
Rachel Sheridan - Best Casting for TV Drama Series

Nominations 5

Digital Spy Reader Awards
Best British TV Show (Scripted)
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Best Drama Series
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Best Writer - Sally Wainwright
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Best Actress - Joanna Scanlan
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Best Actress - Rosalie Craig