Riot Women

Riot Women

No apologies - just noise.

2025 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.8 · Drama

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Five women along with two riotous backing singers come together to create a makeshift punk-rock band in order to enter a local talent contest, but in writing their first original song, soon discover that they have a lot to say - and this is their way to say it.

Created by Sally Wainwright

Network: BBC One

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