Name: Funny Woman
Released: 2022-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Arsher Ali, Alistair Petrie

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Beauty queen Barbara Parker moves to London to find her place as comedy star in the male-dominated sitcom industry of the 1960s.

2022 · 45m

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.