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North Wales Live
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Handmaid's Tale takes over Battersea as chilling dystopian series comes to an end
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. 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.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Handmaids Tale mystery hits London as cloaked figures appear amid shock survey
30 people ominously dressed in red dressed and cloaks appeared in London ahead of new shocking survey which found most Brits feel they living in a real-life Handmaid's Tale More than half of Brits feel like they're living in a real-life Handmaid's Tale 'thanks to Trump and Tate ' - as 30 cloaked handmaids appeared ominously in London this week. The haunting display of 30 figures clad in red dresses and cloaks and white bonnets took place on the steps of Battersea Arts Centre in London on Thursday. The group stood in solidarity ahead of the sixth and final season of the dystopian drama, which stars Elizabeth Moss and Samira Wiley, airing on Channel 4 from May 3rd. The gathering happened as a whopping 56% of people say they feel like they're living in a version of the dystopian novel and award-winning TV show by Margaret Atwood. A survey of 1,500 adults, commissioned by Channel 4, revealed almost six in 10 (59%) say women's rights haven't progressed as expected by 2025. A staggering three-quarters of Brits (76%) believe there's no better time to speak up and discuss issues women still face, especially as 47% don't believe women's rights are being protected. Trump's presidency (52%), the rising violence against women (45%) and Andrew Tate's online rhetoric (33%) have contributed to Brits' uncertainty and unease about their place in society. Of those quizzed, more than half (55%) said they were motivated to act now to safeguard their future, while more than a third (36%) recognised the need to unite and protest against the patriarchy. Half of Brits (51%) agree the solution is more men supporting all women and women actively voicing and sharing their experiences (47%). Early education in schools (46%) and a focus on female leaders in power (32%) were also cited as issues that would create much-needed change and solidify the protection of women's rights. The final season of The Handmaid's Tale is set to leave a lasting impact, with nearly half of Brits (48%) believing the nail-biting finale will inspire women to stand up for their rights. The hugely popular series, which is set in a fictional highly misogynistic and repressive nation, has already shaped perspectives, with 40% saying it influenced their views on feminism and reproductive rights and 65% admitting it opened their eyes to what is really happening in the world. Amber Kirby at Channel 4 said: "This groundbreaking series has captivated audiences all around the world and we're really proud to showcase the final season 'The Revolution is here' on Channel 4. "This season shifts focus to the handmaids rising up as one, rallying against oppression and taking back control, which provides a satisfying conclusion and opens up vital conversations about the real-life challenges women face today." Season 6 of The Handmaid's Tale will be show on Channel 4 from Saturday 3rd May.
