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Riot Women is premiering on BBC One, but what’s it about, how many episodes are there, who’s in it and where have you've seen them before?

The new series arrives from the mind of West Yorkshire native Sally Anne Wainwright, best known for her acclaimed series Happy Valley .

While she also penned Scott & Bailey Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack, Happy Valley remains her biggest project.

Running from 2014 until 2023, with big gaps between the three season s, Happy Valley starred Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood.

The series followed divorced police sergeant Sarah as she tried to navigate life after the tragic death of her daughter.

Praised for its hard-hitting themes and stellar performances, Happy Valley won the 2015 BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series, and w

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