Series synopsis
We Are Lady Parts is a British comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 20, 2021. It was created by Nida Manzoor. It stars Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Juliette Motamed and Faith Omole.
An anarchic, laugh-out-loud music comedy following a Muslim female punk band called Lady Parts, tracking the highs and lows of the band members as seen through the eyes of Amina Hussein — a geeky doctorate student who is recruited to be their unlikely lead guitarist.
Premise
An anarchic, laugh-out-loud music comedy following a Muslim female punk band called Lady Parts, tracking the highs and lows of the band members as seen through the eyes of Amina Hussein — a geeky doctorate student who is recruited to be their unlikely lead guitarist.
Premise: Speak, whatever must b said.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anjana Vasan as Amina Hussain
- Sarah Kameela Impey as Saira
- Juliette Motamed as Ayesha
- Faith Omole as Bisma
- Lucie Shorthouse as Momtaz
- Zaqi Ismail as Ahsan
- Aiysha Hart as Noor
Guest cast
- Shobu Kapoor as Seema
- Madhav Sharma as Tariq
- Mikhael DeVille as Severe son
- Gina Gangar as Severe mother
- Jeff Mirza as Mo the butcher
- Jake Felts as Lad 1
- Daniel Delaney as Lad 2
- Billy Lydon as Lad 3
- Mita Rahman as Rubina
- Chantelle Alle as Sahar
- Halema Hussain as Zeyba
- Sarah Seggari as Sabah
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 21, 2018 | December 21, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 6 | May 20, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 30, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Original Pilot Original Pilot as ordered for Channel 4's "Comedy Blaps". An all-female Muslim punk band in the UK takes inspiration from London's rich and diverse collection of cultures. Friendships, relationships and cultural differences are navigated as the band seeks musical success. |
December 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Play Something Two worlds collide when Lady Parts, who need a lead guitarist, set their sights on Amina, who just wants to find a husband. |
May 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
Potential Future Spouse Lady Parts make Amina an enticing offer: audition with them and they'll set her up with Ayesha's hot brother, Ahsan |
May 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Earth Natives Amina's secret double life starts to take its toll when Lady Parts' big audition falls on the same day as her best friend Noor's engagement party |
June 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Villain Era Saira announces it's time for Lady Parts to record their debut album. Amina explores her 'villain era', a new attitude of being a bad mother with boundaries and non-negotiables. And a rival Muslim band, Second Wife, threatens the band's status quo. |
May 30, 2024 |
| 2 |
Malala Made Me Do It After being upstaged by Second Wife at Transcience Fest, things go from bad to worse: a shock eviction leaves the band without a rehearsal space. But a chance lifeline leads them down an unexpected path. |
May 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
It's Britney B**** For the first time, the band are mercenaries, hired guns... wedding singers. After tearing the roof off 'Uncle' Steve's wedding with a banging Britney cover, Saira is approached by Clarice, a top music manager who has her eye on Lady Parts. |
June 6, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 20, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |