'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 that represents midlife women struggling between childcare and caring for ageing parents.

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

Riot Women, a six-part series, is now available to watch.

Author's summary: Sally Wainwright writes relatable show.

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