Here’s what’s new about Riot Women and where it was set:
- The drama Riot Women, created by Sally Wainwright, is set in West Yorkshire, with filming primarily around Hebden Bridge. This location gives the series its distinctive northern vibe and local flavor.[2][7]
- A second season has been announced by the BBC, indicating the show will continue beyond its initial run; the renewal has been reported as in development, with producers aiming to follow the band’s journey after the finale.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official BBC announcements or reviews to confirm the current status and filming locations in more detail. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Riot Women set in West Yorkshire; filmed around Hebden Bridge; second series renewal announced.[1][2]
- Additional coverage about filming location and cast context in UK press.[7]
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For years, there has been a consensus in society that women over a certain age become invisible. Sexism and misogyny have made women feel redundant in their own lives and experiences. In the fifth…
variety.comCreator Sally Wainwright hopes viewers will "join us on the series two rollercoaster".
www.bbc.comCreator Sally Wainwright hopes viewers will "join us on the series two rollercoaster".
www.bbc.co.ukDiscover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Riot Women on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
www.rottentomatoes.comSally Wainwright's latest offering features five menopausal women's efforts to form a punk band.
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www.cosmopolitan.comRiot Women: Created by Sally Wainwright. With Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Tamsin Greig. Follows a group of middle-aged women, as they form a punk-rock band to participate in a talent contest.
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