{"id":47403,"date":"2024-03-07T17:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1090881"},"modified":"2024-03-07T19:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:20:49","slug":"best-shows-to-watch-to-mark-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-shows-to-watch-to-mark-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Best shows to watch to mark International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best shows to watch to celebrate IWD 2024, as picked by our team. <\/p>

By Radio Time Staff\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 07 March 2024 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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This year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day is as important as ever, with the theme of \u2018inspire inclusion\u2019 shining a light on facets of our lives where we value women\u2019s inclusion to create a sense of \u201cbelonging, relevance and empowerment<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n

The day, which falls on 8th March, is also an important reminder of the positive female representation<\/a> that does exist in TV (albeit with improvements to always be made) that should be celebrated all year round.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re looking for an excuse to tuck into a new female-led show, then consider this it!<\/p>\n

From recent hits like the reimagined Dead Ringers<\/a>, which stars Rachel Weisz<\/a>, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story<\/a> or more fan favourite shows such as Fleabag<\/a>, Sharon Horgan\u2019s Bad Sisters<\/a> and Issa Rae\u2019s influential Insecure<\/a>, there are a lovely selection of titles that boast stellar female talent both in front of and behind the camera.<\/p>\n

In honour of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day, the RadioTimes.com<\/a> team have put together a list of their favourite female-led central shows and where to watch them \u2013 so, happy IWD!<\/p>\n

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.<\/span><\/figcaption> Liam Daniel\/Netflix <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It\u2019s not very often that a prequel series or spin-off is miles better than the original, but Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is an exception to the rule. Seen by many Bridgerton fans as simply a stop-gap between seasons 1 and 2, the Queen Charlotte spin-off is a magnificent period drama in its own right.<\/p>\n

Centred on Golda Rosheuvel\u2019s formidable monarch, we get eye-opening insight into her younger years. Played by India Amarteifio as the young Charlotte, the series has the same whimsical and romantic feel as the original, but was decidedly more upfront about issues such as race and mental health. A special shoutout also has to go to Arsema Thomas as the young Lady Danbury, providing a performance that is all too memorable and crying out for a prequel series of her own. \u2013\u00a0Morgan Cormack<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Sama (Channel 4)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Waad al-Kateab and Sama al-Kateab in For Sama.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s a reason why this documentary went down in history as the most nominated documentary in BAFTA\u2019s history, and went on to be nominated for an Oscar upon its release in 2019. An epic tale of love and loss, this film follows journalist and filmmaker Waad al-Kateab through five years of her life in Aleppo, Syria, before and during the Battle of Aleppo.<\/p>\n

From being an 18-year-old student at university in 2011 to falling in love and giving birth to daughter Sama, we follow Waad and her husband Hamza as they\u2019re forced to navigate the conflict that has engulfed their city, eventually having to decide whether to flee or stay in Aleppo to help others. \u2013 Morgan Cormack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lily & Lolly: The Forgotten Yeats Sisters (Sky Arts, Freeview and NOW)<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n