We Are Lady Parts

We Are Lady Parts is a British television sitcom created, written and directed by Nida Manzoor.

We Are Lady Parts is a British television sitcom created, written and directed by Nida Manzoor. The series follows an all-female Muslim punk band in London and centres on the addition of a shy graduate student as their lead guitarist. The series premiered in 2021 on Channel 4 and has received multiple awards and nominations, including Peabody Awards.

Premise

The series follows an all-women Muslim punk band in London as they pursue a proper gig and navigate friendship, identity, and ambition. Much of the story is told through Amina Hussein, a socially awkward academic who becomes the band’s newest member.

Production

We Are Lady Parts originated as a 14-minute pilot that aired on Channel 4 in December 2018 before being commissioned into a six-episode series. The series was co-produced with Peacock and debuted on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in May 2021.

Cast and characters

The ensemble centres on the members of Lady Parts, with Amina Hussein joining as lead guitarist. Key cast members include Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Faith Omole, Juliette Motamed, and Lucie Shorthouse.

Reception and awards

The series received strong critical attention and multiple award nominations. It has won two Peabody Awards and earned recognition at the Gotham Awards and the Rose d'Or.

Canadian distribution

Canadian viewers have had access to the series through Canadian distribution, including a Canadian premiere on Showcase in 2021, and the show has also been discussed in Canadian entertainment coverage.