Writer Sally Wainwright found inspiration for her show Riot Women in a relatable concept: "If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco."
Riot Women is a six-part series that offers an insight into the life of midlife women, who are often sandwiched between the needs of their children and ageing parents, while dealing with the menopause.
If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco
The show is a personal project for Wainwright, who chose to write about her experiences instead of seeking therapy.
Riot Women is now available to watch, providing a unique perspective on a demographic that is rarely represented on TV.
Author's summary: Riot Women explores midlife struggles.