International Women's Day

Josette Simon, stood against a floral background, smiling at the camera

Josette Simon breaks down her trailblazing roles – and explains why we need to stop saying "colourblind casting". This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Pamela Anderson as Shelly in The Last Showgirl, wearing an orange and pink feathered costume and looking in the mirror. There's an RT comment banner in the corner.

Chezelle BinghamHow The Last Showgirl illustrates the ultimate female paradox

Claudia Jessie, Maggie Mahon, Tracey Taylor, Aimee Lou Wood, Susan McIntyre and Jodie Whittaker on the set of Toxic Town standing together. The words "RT Comment" are below

Morgan CormackWithout the women of Toxic Town, Corby's shocking true scandal would have remained buried

Sophie Okonedo as Siuan in The Wheel of Time season 3, with a blue graphic reading: "RT Comment"

Louise GriffinThe Wheel of Time season 3 just boldly flipped the script with its depiction of female power

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller biting his nails in a police station, with a blue RT comment banner in the bottom right

International Women's DayNetflix's Adolescence: Women and girls will never be safe if we're not talking to men and boys

Jo Martin as Suzie Harris, Samantha Bond as Judith Potts and Cara Horgan as Becks Starling in The Marlow Murder Club, stood outside and looking at the camera

International Women's DayThe best shows to mark IWD – our team's top picks

A composition image of archive photos of Elisabeth Sladen (left) and Janet Fielding (right) with a green label in the bottom right corner reading: "RT Exclusive"

ExclusiveThe Women of Who: Doctor Who's iconic companions in Radio Times archive photos

Louisa Harland as Nell in The Ballad Of Renegade Nell

International Women's Day10 TV shows by women to look forward to in 2024

Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve standing together looking shocked

Trailblazing female characters that changed the TV game

Rachel Talalay standing in front of a TARDIS. She's wearing a black shirt, has her hands in her pockets, and is smiling at the camera. In the bottom right corner, there's a blue label reading: "RT Comment"

Rachel TalalayDoctor Who’s female directors have defied the odds

International Women's Day 2023

IWD 2023Has female representation in TV actually improved?

Jessica Jones creators and stars discuss 'empowering' series ahead of International Women's Day season 2 launch

Emma Watson was a feminist Book Fairy for International Women's Day

Australian broadcaster ABC to feature all-female presenter line-up for International Women's Day

International Women's Day: 9 inspiring females who write and star in their own TV shows

8 exciting events at London's HeforShe Arts Week

JK Rowling and Emma Watson shared a sweet moment on International Women's Day

Emma Watson is doing a live Q&A for International Women's Day