'If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco' - Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is so relatable

Riot Women: A Relatable Inspiration

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 her menopause, Wainwright wrote Riot Women, a show about midlife women struggling between their children's and ageing parents' needs while dealing with menopause.

If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco

Riot Women, a six-part series on BBC One, offers an insight into an underrepresented demographic, making it a must-watch for everyone.

Author's summary: Riot Women explores midlife struggles.

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