Writer Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is relatable: "If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco."
If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco
Riot Women, a six-part series on BBC One, is a personal project for Wainwright, who wrote it instead of seeking therapy for her menopause struggles.
The show is for midlife women who face the challenges of caring for children and ageing parents while dealing with menopause, but also offers insight for those outside this demographic.
Riot Women is now available for viewing, providing a rare representation of midlife, menopausal women on TV.
Author's summary: Riot Women explores midlife struggles.