Sally Wainwright on Hebden Bridge, menopause and making noise: ‘I wanted to write something uplifting’ - Prolific North

Sally Wainwright on Hebden Bridge and Her Latest Project

Sally Wainwright, creator of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, has brought attention back to West Yorkshire with her latest BBC drama, Riot Women, filmed in and around Hebden Bridge.

Riot Women tells the story of five women who find their spark again through music, friendship, and chaos, as they navigate midlife and the challenges of menopause.

I wanted to write something uplifting

All episodes of Riot Women are available on BBC iPlayer, with the first episode airing on BBC One.

Author's summary: Sally Wainwright's new drama Riot Women airs on BBC One.

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