British Television
Channel 4's new period drama A Woman of Substance airs tonight at 9pm, adapting Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1970s novel about Emma Harte's rise from poverty to business success. Brenda Blethyn leads as the older Emma, with Jessica Reynolds portraying her younger self. The ensemble includes familiar British actors in key roles from the Yorkshire-set story.
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Acclaimed British TV creator Sally Wainwright has launched a new series, Riot Women, exploring menopause through the lens of a punk band formed by middle-aged women in Yorkshire. Drawing from her personal experiences, Wainwright aims to uplift discussions around the challenges of aging. The show challenges stereotypes by portraying menopausal women as rebellious and expressive.