‎Season 2 - Apple TV

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Sophie Straw is on a high. She is the nation’s favorite TV comedy star; she’s got a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. Trouble is just around the corner, but with new opportunities come new challenges; will Sophie be able to embrace her real life and challenge outdated cultural conventions?

2024 · 45m

16+

Starring Gemma Arterton, Arsher Ali, Alistair Petrie

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.