Riot Women

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2025-10-12

Last Air Date: 2025-10-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Sally Wainwright

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Joanna Scanlan as Beth
Rosalie Craig as Kitty
Tamsin Greig as Holly
Lorraine Ashbourne as Jess
Amelia Bullmore as Yvonne
Shannon Lavelle as Chloe
Tony Hirst as Jerry
Erin Ainsworth as Heidi
Anne Reid as Nancy
Natalia Tena as Inez

Seasons

Series 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2025-10-12)

Frazzled by demanding jobs, chaotic families and endless spinning plates, five women’s worlds smash together when they form a punk rock band to enter a local talent contest.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2025-10-12)

Chaotic Kitty Eckersley bursts into rehearsals. The women begin to gel, only for Kitty to suddenly realise a heartbreaking connection she has to Beth.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2025-10-12)

Struggling to process the shock of her discovery, Kitty starts behaving badly, leading to an explosive family Sunday lunch at Beth’s house.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2025-10-12)

Six weeks on, and it’s the talent contest! As the Riot Women prepare for their debut, Tom wrestles with his new past. Kitty delivers a nose-busting punch.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2025-10-12)

Kitty spends the night in custody, Beth and Tom have a heartbreaking conversation, and after all the promise of the talent contest, the band threatens to fall apart.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2025-10-12)

The Riot Women make their first recording. In a proper studio. But therein lies an eye-popping surprise for Holly.