Handmaid's Tale takes over Battersea as chilling dystopian series comes to an end
Handmaid's Tale takes over Battersea as chilling dystopian series comes to an end
Ahead of the sixth and final season of the dystopian drama, which stars Elizabeth Moss and Samira Wiley, handmaids stood together at the London venue, which was a historic hub for Suffrage meetings
To mark S6 of The Handmaid's Tale on Channel 4, thirty handmaids march to historic Battersea Town Hall - site of Suffragette meetings and the passing of the People's Representation Act (1918) - aligning with the militant tactics of the group who fought for women's rights as the handmaids now fight for their own in the violent season finale
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The Handmaid's Tale became a stark reality in London this week, with 30 handmaids standing in unison on the steps of the iconic Battersea Arts Centre.
Ahead of the sixth and final season of the dystopian drama, which stars Elizabeth Moss and Samira Wiley, handmaids stood together at the London venue. It was a historic hub for Suffrage meetings when it was the Battersea Town Hall, and was the location where the pivotal passing of the People's Representation Act (1918) took place.
The haunting display comes as new research, commissioned by Channel 4, shows that more than half of Brits (56%) feel the current global political climate closely mirrors the challenges faced in the award-winning show.
The new study, which reviewed 1,500 adults, reveals three-quarters of Brits (76%) believe there is no better time to speak up and discuss the real-world issues all women still face today. That is especially as a further 47% do not believe women's rights are being protected in today's political climate.
In reality, nearly six in 19 (59%) say women's rights have not progressed as expected by 2025. Trump's presidency, the rising violence against women, and Andrew Tate's online rhetoric were all cited as contributing factors that make Brits uneasy about their place in society.
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Amber Kirby at Channel 4, said: 'This groundbreaking series has captivated audiences around the world, and we are really proud to showcase the final season 'The Revolution is here' on Channel 4. This final season shifts focus to the Handmaids rising up as one, taking back control and rallying against oppression, which provides a satisfying conclusion and opens up vital conversations about the real-life challenges all women face today."
Watch The Handmaid's Tale season 6 on Channel 4 from Saturday, 3 May.
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