Riot Women BBC1

I echo Westendgirl, loved it. I don't think Sally Wainwright has ever written a wrong word .

~. Sally wainwright is a brilliant writer .Loved the first episode.

We loved it, I thought it was very funny at times.
Definitely, going to be a winner.

I’m watching early evening today. Love Sally Wainwright, love Hebden Bridge and the area around it.

A collection of very good actresses kept it afloat, but little sympathy for the menopausal angst.
Loved the secondary school Headmaster.

I enjoyed the first episode. The pub scene when all the women met up was quite interesting as I could identify certain traits in some of the characters.

I live in the small town where this was filmed so I’m really looking forward to seeing it. I’m abroad at the moment so will have to wait until next week.
The BBC preview of the first episode at our independent cinema with Sally Wainwright speaking was packed and folk turned away. She is so popular here.
The only downside was the months of chaos during the filming, streets closed, shops taken over and the pub reinvented. But it was great fun.
Really looking forward to seeing this.

I loved the first episode. Will definitely keep watching .

So did I. I binge-watched all six episodes.

I really like Sally Wainwright’s writing: Scott & Bailey, Last Tango, Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack. Nobody writes strong women better imo. A lot of her favourite actors (and mine) are here. They must have had great fun dressing up.

Rosalie Craig is brilliant as the damaged and unpredictable Kitty and what a great voice. Joanna Scanlan as the kindly Beth who feels invisible. Tamsin Greig plays Holly, a version of Catherine Cawood from Happy Valley.

The drama does have some very dark echoes of Happy Valley at times but also has the humour of Roddy Doyle’s The Commitments.

The antics of the band (which don’t take up a lot of screen time) were secondary to the serious themes explored. Middle-aged women caught in the middle, juggling demanding jobs, ageing parents, challenging children ... and no support from men.

There’s a reveal at the end which makes me think there could be a second series.

Oh, I really enjoyed it! It’s so good to have a Sally Wainwright back on a Sunday night.

At last, a series I actually want to watch!

Well, we thought it was far from believable!
Far-fetched more like.

A disappointment after Last Tango in Halifax.

The clips that have been shown were enough for me 👎

I quite enjoyed it, probably because many of the actresses have become favourites over the years.

I’m enjoying it- great cast and believable dialogue….

Poor DH might have to go into another room if I do 😀

Is it me, or are they a bit old to be menopausal?

I think it is worth giving it another go next week!