BBC Renews Riot Women For Second Series

Sally Wainwright's hit drama series, "Riot Women," has been renewed for a second series by the BBC. The show, which premiered on BBC iPlayer in October 2023 and concluded its weekly run on BBC One on November 16, 2023, received widespread critical acclaim and attracted a significant viewership. The first episode drew 5. 4 million viewers within 28 days across all screens, according to BBC Media Centre. The series follows the ___s of five menopausal women - a teacher, a police officer, a pub landlady, a midwife, and a shoplifting freeloader - who form a punk rock band to participate in a local talent contest.

As they come together, they discover a surprising connection from their past that changes everything. The show explores themes of female empowerment, friendship, and self-discovery, resonating with audiences and critics alike. Sally Wainwright, the creator, writer, lead director, and executive producer, expressed her excitement about the second series, stating that "this is where the fun really starts" (BBC Media Centre, 2024). The second series of "Riot Women" will pick up where the first left off, following the dramatic events of the season finale.