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Dope Girls teases "chaos and destruction" in a time of female empowerment


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Tuesday, February 18th 2025 at 6:44 GMT by BBC   Print publication without navigation

  • Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials, Industry, I Hate Suzie, Doctor Who, A Discovery of Witches) in association with Sony Pictures Television for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the fictional six-part drama is inspired by a forgotten time in history.

The BBC drama "Dope Girls" is set in 1918 London during the First World War, exploring the city's vibrant yet dangerous underworld. The series follows Kate Meyrick, a real-life figure who becomes a notorious nightclub owner, navigating through a world of drugs, jazz, and crime. The narrative delves into the lives of various characters including a young soldier, a drug dealer, and a singer, all entangled in the burgeoning drug trade and the cultural shifts of the era. The drama captures the essence of a time when London was a melting pot of soldiers, spies, and socialites, with the backdrop of a society in flux, marked by the introduction of new drugs like heroin and cocaine. The show aims to portray the excitement and peril of this historical period, highlighting themes of ambition, survival, and the quest for freedom amidst societal constraints.

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