Sally Wainwright
Director
Riot Women (2025)
Series 1
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.
Released Oct. 12, 2025
Episode 58 min
None+
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: Drama Republic, BBC, BritBox International
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
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.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Chaotic Kitty Eckersley bursts into rehearsals. The women begin to gel, only for Kitty to suddenly realise a heartbreaking connection she has to Beth.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Struggling to process the shock of her discovery, Kitty starts behaving badly, leading to an explosive family Sunday lunch at Beth’s house.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
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.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
The Riot Women make their first recording. In a proper studio. But therein lies an eye-popping surprise for Holly.
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
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BBC One
58 min/ep
352 min
Oct. 12, 2025
Oct. 12, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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