BBC's 'Dope Girls' Debuts, Exploring Post-WWI Women's Lives in Crime and Law
The new period drama, inspired by historical events, delves into Soho's illicit nightlife and the rise of female police officers.
- The series stars Julianne Nicholson as Kate Galloway, a single mother who turns to crime by opening an illegal nightclub in post-WWI Soho.
- Eliza Scanlen portrays Violet Davies, one of the first female police officers, tasked with infiltrating underground nightclubs.
- The show is inspired by historical figures and events, including Kate Meyrick, a real-life nightclub operator and criminal in 1920s London.
- While based on historical themes, the characters and events in 'Dope Girls' are fictionalized, blending authenticity with creative storytelling.
- The series premieres tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, promising a fresh perspective on the societal shifts of the early 20th century.
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