The series, called Riot Women, revolves around the lives of five women who collaborate to form a makeshift punk-rock band and participate in a local talent show.
However, as the group begins to craft their first song, they soon realise they have a multitude of messages to convey. The band rapidly transforms into a vehicle for change in their lives, as they strive to manage the challenges of childcare, complicated parents, demanding careers and relationships.
While their music prompts them to reevaluate everything, BBC viewers will witness a testament to the potency of friendship, music and the resilience of women who refuse to be silenced by age or societal expectations.
BBC share first-look at Sally Wainwright’s thrilling new drama Riot Women
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A small description of the upcoming drama reads: “As the story progresses, it’s more than music that binds them; a deeply potent, long-buried secret begins to surface.
“One that unexpectedly entangles Kitty and Beth, the two unlikely creative masterminds behind the band, in a complex triangle – and threatens to tear everything apart.”
The BBC has offered a glimpse into the series, showcasing the band in full swing. It features a talented ensemble cast, including Joanna Scanlan as Beth, Rosalie Craig as Kitty, and Tamsin Greig as Holly, reports the Mirror.
The six-part drama has been written by the award-winning Sally Wainwright
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The series also stars Lorraine Ashbourne as Jess and Amelia Bullmore as Yvonne. Joining the band as backing singers are actresses Taj Atwal, Chandeep Uppal and Macy Jacob-Seelochan, who portray Nisha, Kam and Miranda.
This dynamic drama is poised to captivate audiences, exploring the transformative power of music, friendship, and self-discovery among a group of remarkable women.
One striking photo from the upcoming drama features a band member atop a wrecked luxury sports car. The image shows the word ‘Bile’ sprayed in red across the car with the woman poised, sledgehammer in hand, ready to inflict further havoc.
One image shows a bandmember ready to do some damage to an expensive car
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Another picture captures the essence of the show with the band energetically performing onstage, their electric guitars at the forefront. In another captivating shot, the drummer radiates joy, her hair styled into an edgy mohawk.
Sally Wainwright, the multitalented creator, writer, director and executive producer behind Riot Women, shared her enthusiasm about the project.
She said: “I’m having a whole new buzz of excitement about the show as we bring it together in the edit, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone!”
The release date for Riot Women on BBC has not yet been announced.