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Riot Women

Riot Women

No apologies - just noise.

2025•59m•8.4/10
Drama

Ratings

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8.4/10(6)

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.

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Production

Drama Republic, BBC, BritBox International

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 12, 2025

Last Aired

October 12, 2025

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Sally Wainwright

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 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.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 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.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 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.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 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.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-10-12
The Riot Women make their first recording. In a proper studio. But therein lies an eye-popping surprise for Holly.

Cast

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Beth

Rosalie Craig

Rosalie Craig

Kitty

Tamsin Greig

Tamsin Greig

Holly

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Jess

Amelia Bullmore

Amelia Bullmore

Yvonne

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