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Middle-Aged Women Find Hope Through Music in Riot Women

2/6/2026

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Story summary

Riot Women, a British drama created by Sally Wainwright, centers on Beth, a lonely teacher who contemplates suicide after family demands.
Beth reluctantly joins a band of middle-aged women who express frustrations through music.
Holly is a retired police officer who joins the group.
Kitty is a singer with a troubled past as the group navigates motherhood and the challenges faced by women in later years.

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Story summary

Riot Women, a British drama created by Sally Wainwright, centers on Beth, a lonely teacher who contemplates suicide after family demands.
Beth reluctantly joins a band of middle-aged women who express frustrations through music.
Holly is a retired police officer who joins the group.
Kitty is a singer with a troubled past as the group navigates motherhood and the challenges faced by women in later years.