Riot Women set to rock again as Series Two is greenlit
Riot Women, Sally Wainwright's BBC drama about five menopausal women who start a punk rock band, has been greenlit for a second series.
theknowledgeonline.comHere’s the latest on Riot Women and where it was set/filmed.
- The BBC drama Riot Women is set and filmed in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK. This location choice anchors the story in a real West Yorkshire town, which helps give the show its distinctive Northern character.[2][3]
- The series centers on five menopausal women who form a punk rock band to compete in a local talent show, with filming taking place around Hebden Bridge and surrounding West Yorkshire locations. The production drew attention for its regional setting and strong local creative teams.[3][8][2]
- The BBC announced a second series, continuing the story after the first run in West Yorkshire, with ongoing production tied to Hebden Bridge-area locations. Expect further exploration of the band’s journey and the town’s community dynamics in series two.[4][2][3]
- For background on air dates and cast updates, outlets reported the first series streaming on BBC iPlayer before a linear BBC One air run, and casting includes well-known UK actors associated with the project. The second series announcements suggest more episodes and content to come, continuing to highlight its Yorkshire setting.[5][6][9][3][4]
Illustration of location emphasis
- Hebden Bridge as a real-world setting helps the show feel authentic to its West Yorkshire roots, with the surrounding countryside and townscape often featured in exterior scenes.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest BBC or trade coverage to confirm air dates for the second series and list the current cast once more sources are available.[3][2]