Overview

• 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.