‎Season 1 - Apple TV

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

It’s the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool--but there’s got to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town, right? She wants to be someone. The bright lights of London are calling, and our determined hero sets off to find out who that someone is. Season 1 contains alternate music than the original broadcast.

2022 · 45m

Starring Gemma Arterton, Tom Bateman, David Threlfall

Director Oliver Parker

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard dream to work in show business.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom. But just as she’s about to realize her dream, news from home threatens to derail her plans.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The show is a huge hit and Barbara’s (aka Sophie Straw) life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is the talk of the town. But Sophie makes a discovery that threatens to bring down the whole show.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back. Will Sophie forgive him?
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph. But there are few surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.