How to Build a Girl

Johanna Morrigan, a teenager from the Midlands, transforms into the confident and witty Dolly Wilde, a persona crafted to navigate the music scene in London. As she embarks on her adventure as a music critic, she aims to lift her struggling family out of poverty back in Wolverhampton. Balancing ambition with the challenges of self-discovery, Johanna's journey explores themes of identity and aspiration. Adapted from Caitlin Moran's acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel, this coming-of-age tale showcases the trials and triumphs of a young girl daring to redefine her destiny.