Tasked with performing at a local talent show, these “women of a certain age” are about to prove their mettle by commanding the stage — and getting a new lease of life in the process.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast unleashing their inner rage in iconic punk style.
Joanna Scanlan as Beth ThorntonRosalie Craig as Kitty EckersleyLorraine Ashbourne as Jess Burchill Tamsin Greig as Holly GaskellAmelia Bullmore as Yvonne VauxTaj Atwal as Nisha Lal Chandeep Uppal as Kam Lal
Joining them in the cast are:
Jonny Green as Tom Thornton Ellise Chappell as FearneMacy Seelochan as MirandaAnne Reid as NancyTony Hirst as Jerry BoothShannon Lavelle as ChloeSue Johnston as Auntie MaryMark Bazeley as GavinBen Batt as RudyNatalia Tena as Inez Thomas Flynn as SpongeBobRichard Fleeshman as JojoClaire Skinner as TriciaPeter Davison as GrahamNicholas Gleaves as Tony Olwen May as MargaretKevin Doyle as MichaelJoanna Scanlan as Beth Thornton
Where else have I seen Joanna Scanlan?: Joanna is a British actress who made her screen debut in 1997 in an adaptation of Jane Eyre, which was followed by adaptations of Vanity Fair, Murder Most Horrid and EastEnders. In 2005, she landed her breakout role as Terri Coverley in Armando Iannucci political satire, The Thick of It. Since then she’s appeared in shows including Big School, No Offence, and playing Ma Larkin in The Larkins. Most recently, she’s appeared in season four of Slow Horses, and Prime Video’s A Very Royal Scandal.
Rosalie Craig as Kitty Eckersley
Where else have I seen Rosalie Craig?: Rosalie Craig is a predominantly theatre actress who started her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2001. She later played Arwen in a stage adaptation of Lord of The Rings in 2007. On TV, her credits include Miranda, The Queen’s Gambit, Truth Seekers and Netflix’s 1899. She has most recently been seen in Moonflower Murders and The Serpent Queen.
Lorraine Ashbourne as Jess Burchill
Where else have I seen Lorraine Ashbourne?: Lorraine Ashbourne is a Manchester-born actress, who first became a household name in 1998 with leading roles in dramas City Central and Playing The Field. She is also a regular dramatic and comedic face, taking on roles in The Bill, Larkrise to Candleford and The Interceptor. In 2019 she joined the cast of The Crown, playing Labour politician Barbara Castle, and since 2020 has had a regular role as Mrs Varley in Bridgerton. Most recently she’s appeared in BBC’s Sherwood, Sky’s I Hate Suzie and Alma’s Not Normal, which won a BAFTA for best Scripted Comedy in 2025.
Tamsin Greig as Holly Gaskell
Where else have I seen Tamsin Greig?: Tamsin Grieg is a British actress of stage and screen who has earned critical acclaim for both dramatic and comedic roles. In comedy, her breakout television role was in Channel 4 comedy Green Wing, but also appeared in Black Books, and most recently became loved as Jackie Goodman in Friday Night Dinner. In drama, she has appeared in Belgravia, Sexy Beast and most recently Suspect.
Amelia Bullmore as Yvonne Vaux
Where else have I seen Amelia Bullmore?: Amelia Bullmore is an English actress and playwright. Starting her career as part of a cabaret group, she was scouted for a role in Coronation Street, joining the cast as Steph Barnes from 1990 to 1991, and later reprising the role for short stints in following years. Since then, she has appeared in both dramatic and comedic roles, appearing in Brass Eye, I’m Alan Partridge, Happy Valley, and Scott and Bailey. Most recently, she’s been seen in Gentleman Jack, The Larkins, The Buccaneers and The Jetty.
Taj Atwal as Nisha Lal
Where else have I seen Taj Atwal?: Taj Atwal is a Norwich-born actress who trained at the Guildford School of Acting. She has since appeared on stage and screen, with recurring roles in Line of Duty, Cold Call, Truth Seekers, Hull Raisers and Trying. Most recently she appeared in BBC comedy-drama, Daddy Issues, alongside Aimee-Lou Wood.
Chandeep Uppal as Kam Lal
Where else have I seen Chandeep Uppal? My Life as a Popat, Echo City and Holby City are some of the shows she's appeared in.
Additional Riot Women cast includes:
Jonny Green (Doctor Who podcast spin-off series, Torchwood: The Story Continues, White Lines, It's a Sin, Count Abdulla, Strike) as Tom - Beth’s adopted son, who has somewhat grown distant from her after growing up flying the nest.Ellise Chappell (Poldark) as Fearne - Tom's wife.Macy Seelochan (Shadow and Bone) as Miranda - Jess's daughter.Anne Reid (The Sixth Commandment) as Nancy - Holly and Yvonne's mum.Tony Hirst (Hollyoaks) as Jerry Booth - Jess's parter.Shannon Lavelle (The Hardacres) as Chloe - Jess's eldest daughter.Sue Johnston (The Royle Family) as Mary - Jess's aunt. Mark Bazeley (Home Fires) as Gavin - Kitty's ex.Ben Batt (Scott and Bailey) as Rudy - a police officer.Natalia Tena (Harry Potter) as Inez - Jess's sworn enemy. Thomas Flynn (Masters of the Air) as SpongeBob - he claims he's Kitty's boyfriend. Richard Fleeshman (Coronation Street) as Jojo - he goes on a date with Holly.Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) as Tricia and Peter Davison (Doctor Who) as Graham - Tom's parents-in-law.Nicholas Gleaves (After the Flood) as Tony - a police sergeant and Holly's ex. Olwen May (Coronation Street) as Margaret and Kevin Doyle (Sherwood) as Michael - Beth's neighbours.Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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