Sally Wainwright on Hebden Bridge, menopause and making noise: ‘I wanted to write something uplifting’ - Prolific North

Sally Wainwright on Her Latest Project

Sally Wainwright brings the spotlight to West Yorkshire with her latest BBC drama, Riot Women, filmed in and around Hebden Bridge.

Creator of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, Wainwright swaps crime and heartbreak for punk guitars and midlife rebellion in a story about five women who rediscover their spark.

About the Show

Riot Women is about women of a certain age going through the menopause, but it's not just about the menopause.

I wanted to write something uplifting

All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer, with the first episode airing on BBC One.

Author's summary: Sally Wainwright's new BBC drama Riot Women brings uplifting story.

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