Ridley Road — Series 1
In 1962, against a backdrop of rising political tension, this series tells the remarkable true story of Vivien, a spirited young Jewish hairdresser living in Manchester. Drawn into a clandestine network dedicated to confronting the growing threat of extremism, she finds herself unexpectedly at the heart of an underground movement fighting for a more just future. It's a journey of courage and conviction as Vivien navigates a world where standing up for what’s right demands extraordinary risk.
In 1960s London, Vivien, a young Jewish hairdresser, stumbled upon the 62 Group—a clandestine organization working in the shadows to counter the burgeoning threat of the far right.
Vivien encountered Colin Jordan, and he drew her deep within the circles of the National Socialist Movement. It was a perilous undertaking, yet she succeeded in uncovering the truth about Jack’s fate.
Vivien met Colin Jordan’s wife, Francoise Dior, a committed devotee of Nazi occultism. A dangerous assault was being planned by the fascists, and the 62 Group worked tirelessly to thwart it.
Vivien found herself encircled by the National Socialists, a perilous situation with each passing moment. As her options dwindled, she risked all in a final, desperate gamble: to undermine their operations and evade capture.
