Riot Women BBC1

As described above. Worth watching. Top class actors. Strong themes.

As this is the same director who turned Emily Bronte into a washerwoman/fishwife in To Walk Invisible, I’m doubtful if it will be my cup of tea and I steer clear of ‘gritty’ dramas if that is what it is.
Thumbs up for Gentleman Jack though👍

Well I loved it. Best series in a while.
But who plays kitty’s dad?

That's Jonathan Pryce.

Oh crikey.

So much twisting or misunderstanding of what posters write.

Paddyann’s post seems to be calling for understanding, refuting the allegation that the BBC are shoehorning diversity. She says, Surely, we should all aim to accept people for who they are?^

Did I say I did not agree?
No.

Macy-Jacob Seelochan, who plays the very minor role of Miranda, was born in 1997 and graduated from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2019. They are 28.^

Didn't I say the same? That Miranda is young.
The drama is about menopausal women going through difficult times in their lives.

Excellent series, looking forward to seeing the next one. The cast is perfect, each one a safe pair of acting hands to ensure this will be a stand out series for the amazing Sally Wainwright.
Love the twist at the end with Holly's ex husband being named by Kitty's dad as one of the x3 men involved in her abuse.

Allira

Is anyone else giving this a try?
It's by Sally Wainwright so I thought it would be good.

We might not bother again.

We loved it. What did you dislik?

One poster said it was shoehorning trans people, interracial marriages and gay marriages into what doesn't happen in real life. Actually in my family I have all three.

Visgir1

Excellent series, looking forward to seeing the next one. The cast is perfect, each one a safe pair of acting hands to ensure this will be a stand out series for the amazing Sally Wainwright.
Love the twist at the end with Holly's ex husband being named by Kitty's dad as one of the x3 men involved in her abuse.

No, it wasn't Holly's ex but another more senior policeman who has already retired

I was slow to the party but was hooked after one episode. Menopause is for the rest of your life really for good or bad.
But anyway if the premise is a stretch to some people the the acting surely makes up for it. The total integrity portrayed by all the characters made this a winner for me😊

IOMGran

One poster said it was shoehorning trans people, interracial marriages and gay marriages into what doesn't happen in real life. Actually in my family I have all three.

Same here IOM gran

What I like about it is the portraying of the utter s*!+ from men that women have to put up with / or not every single day, whether it be the workplace, home or out socially to mention a few situations. My husband watched it with me and he said it was excellent and really affected him. The characters were people you cared about. We both felt for Kitty and Nisha, among others. I do hope there is a second series.

There is a second series planned Homestead62.

I’ve read reviews and comments criticising Sally Wainwright for painting a ‘‘formulaic’ men bad women good picture. The scene where Beth tells her head teacher how close she is to harming herself, how invisible she has become is a cracker.

I agree with Visgirl and others. Great series. Hooray, a second series is confirmed!

Iam64

There is a second series planned Homestead62.

I’ve read reviews and comments criticising Sally Wainwright for painting a ‘‘formulaic’ men bad women good picture. The scene where Beth tells her head teacher how close she is to harming herself, how invisible she has become is a cracker.

I really felt a connection with Beth then. I know just how she felt.

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The drama was unique, women in their 40s and 50s decide to form a rock band and build up a following. I didn't see much of Riot Women, but intend to binge watch it soon,