Writer Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is relatable: "If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco."
Instead of seeking therapy for menopause, Wainwright wrote Riot Women, a six-part series now available on BBC One.
The show is for midlife women struggling with the challenges of menopause, childcare, and caring for ageing parents, but also offers an interesting insight for others.
If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco
Riot Women provides a rare representation of midlife, menopausal women on TV, making it a must-watch for a deeper understanding of this demographic.
Author's summary: Riot Women is a relatable series.