Riot Women Cast: Here's Where You've Seen The Stars Of The BBC Drama Before

The cast of the hit BBC series Riot WomenRiot Women is the latest new series to sweep up a load of shining reviews.If the concept of a bunch of fed-up midlife women forming a punk rock band in a Yorkshire market town isn’t enough to pique your interest… well, firstly are you OK? And secondly, the stellar cast might make you reconsider.Sally Wainwright, the mastermind behind Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack, Last Tango In Halifax and Scott & Bailey, has built a cast filled with TV legends you’ll definitely have seen before for her latest offering.Here’s who they are, and where you’ll have spotted them...Joanna ScanlanJoanna Scanlan as Terri Coverley in The Thick Of ItJoanna Scanlan first hit our screens in 1997 when she played Bessie the maid in ITV’s adaptation of Jane Eyre, with Samantha Morton in the title role. However Joanna’s major breakthrough arrived later, when she was cast as Director of Communications, Terri Coverley, in The Thick Of It opposite Peter Capaldi. The NHS geriatric ward sitcom Getting On followed, which she co-wrote and starred in alongside Jo Brand and Vicki Pepperdine. You may have also seen Joanna in TV series like No Offence, Requiem and Big School.On the big screen, Joanna has appeared in films like the recent Bridget Jones movie Mad About The Boy, Notes On A Scandal and After Love.Lorraine AshbourneLorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley in BridgertonAs well as being a big name on stage in productions including Othello and She Stoops To Conquer, Lorraine Ashbourne has taken on TV roles like politician Barbara Castle in The Crown, Billie Piper’s on-screen mum Karen in I Hate Suzie and housekeeper Mrs Varley in Bridgerton.Her other credits also include Sherwood, Grantchester and Unforgotten.Tamsin GreigTamsin Greig as Jackie in Friday Night DinnerA much-loved regular in the British comedy world, Tamsin Greig has starred in everything from eccentric hospital-based comedy Green Wing to Friday Night Dinner and Black Books. Tamsin also appeared opposite Stephen Mangan and Friends star Matt LeBlanc in Episodes as well as picking up roles in BBC’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma and a part in Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy film Shaun Of The Dead.Rosalie CraigRosalie Craig in 1899On television, Rosalie Craig has appeared in Netflix’s 1899 as well as shows like Moonflower Murders and Spooks.However, she’s a much bigger deal in the theatre world, starring in the likes of the Laurence Olivier Award-winning Company as well as London Road and a musical adaptation of Lord Of The Rings. Amelia Bullmore Amelia Bullmore as Sonya in I'm Alan PartridgeWriter and actor Amelia Bullmore has worked with Sally Wainwright heaps of times, appearing in Happy Valley as well as Scott & Bailey and Gentleman Jack.Her other serious roles include The Larkins, and historical drama The Buccaneers as well as a stint as Steph Barnes in Coronation Street in the 1990s, but it’s her comedy appearances you’ll probably recognise her most.Amelia has starred in Brass Eye, The IT Crowd and I’m Alan Partridge, where she played the title character’s girlfriend Sonja.Taj AtwalTaj Atwal in Line Of DutyTaj Atwal is best known for playing the best friend of Aimee Lou Wood’s character in her recent comedy drama Daddy Issues.Line Of Duty fans might recognise her for playing PC Tatleen Sohota while she’s also been in Trying and Hullraisers.Tony HirstTony Hirst as Paul Kershaw in Coronation StreetSoap devotees will recognise Tony Hirst from his stints as Mike Barnes on Hollyoaks and Paul Kershaw in Coronation Street.Elsewhere, he’s acted in Brassic, Boiling Point and Everything I Know About Love, as well as having a film appearance in action comedy Old Guy.Anne ReidAnne Reid in 2003's The MotherAnne Reid is a true legend of stage, TV and film.With early credits in everything from The Benny Hill Show to Coronation Street, she eventually went on to pick up Bafta nominations for her roles as Celia Dawson in Last Tango In Halifax and Ann Moore-Martin in The Sixth Commandment.A regular on our screens, Anne has also been in well-known shows like Dinnerladies, Years & Years, Sanditon and Inside No. 9.She also picked up awards nominations for her big screen role in British drama film The Mother, but you’ll also recognise her from notably lighter projects like Hot Fuzz, or as the voice of Wendolene in Wallace And Gromit. Sue Johnston Sue Johnston in The Royle FamilyAnother British screen legend, Sue Johnston is perhaps best known and loved for her Bafta-winning role as matriarch Barbara in The Royle Family.Sue has also appeared as original Brookside character Sheila Grant and had a two-year stint in Coronation Street as Gloria Price.You may have seen her on your TV screen in Waking The Dead, Downton Abbey and The Cockfields.Natalia TenaNatalie Tena as Osha in Game Of ThronesBritish actor Natalia Tena is probably most recognised for playing Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter films, as well as Osha in the HBO series Game of Thrones. She’s also picked up credits as Rebekah Vardy in the TV adaptation of real life WAG scandal Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama, and has appeared in Black Mirror, Shameless, The Mandalorian and the film About A Boy. Claire SkinnerClaire Skinner in last year's Outnumbered Christmas specialBest known for playing Sue Brockman in BBC sitcom Outnumbered, Claire Skinner has also appeared in Mike Leigh films Life Is Sweet and Naked. You might also have seen Claire in the likes of Bridget Jones, Inside No. 9 and Ted Lasso. Peter DavisonPeter Davison in Doctor WhoPeter Davison made his breakthrough in the 70s TV series All Creatures Great And Small, before gaining further fame as the fifth doctor in Doctor Who following Tom Baker’s exit.He also starred as Dr. Stephen Daker in black comedy drama A Very Peculiar Practice while more recently you might have seen him in Law & Order: UK, Gentleman Jack and Life.Amit ShahAmit Shah in Mr Bates vs The Post OfficeIf you watched ITV’s Bafta-winning Mr Bates vs. The Post Office you’ll recognise Amit Shah for his role as postmaster Jas Singh. Prior to that, he won praise for his performances as Faisal Bhatti in the third series of Happy Valley, and has had parts in Black Mirror, Benidorm, Fresh Meat and Crashing. As for the big screen, you might have seen Amit in Paddington In Peru, Last Christmas or Johnny English Strikes Again. Riot Women is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer, with episodes also airing weekly on Sunday nights at 9pm on BBC One.MORE TV NEWS:Critics Are All Saying The Same Thing As The Diplomat Returns For Season 3House Of Guinness Star Anthony Boyle Answers 1 Big Question About His Nude SceneKristin Davis Apologises To Sex And The City Co-Star: 'I Don't Think I Was That Nice To You'

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