Riot Women: Hebden Bridge set drama to return for second series
Creator Sally Wainwright hopes viewers will "join us on the series two rollercoaster".
www.bbc.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]