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Ridley Road is a four-part British television drama first broadcast on BBC One in 2021 and adapted from Jo Bloom's novel. Set in London during the early 1960s, it follows Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish woman who becomes involved with the anti-fascist 62 Group and infiltrates a neo-Nazi organization. The series combines a fictional personal story with the historical presence of organized fascism and resistance in postwar Britain.
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Who is Vivien Epstein in Ridley Road?
Vivien Epstein is a young Jewish woman living in London during the early 1960s. She becomes involved with the anti-fascist 62 Group and infiltrates a neo-Nazi movement.
How many episodes are in Ridley Road?
Ridley Road is a four-part British television drama. BBC One first broadcast it in 2021.
What is the 62 Group in Ridley Road?
The 62 Group is an anti-fascist organization that opposes neo-Nazi activity in postwar Britain. Vivien's involvement places her inside a dangerous political conflict rather than a simple private romance or family drama.
Is Ridley Road based on a book?
Yes, the series was adapted from Jo Bloom's novel Ridley Road. Its story uses the early-1960s London setting to explore antisemitism, political extremism, Jewish identity, and resistance.
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