Now · To Be Determined

Funny Woman

Drama, Comedy · 2023 · Rated 7.5/10

Last aired: S2 E4, Episode 4 · 2024-09-06

Blackpool beauty queen Barbara Parker arrives in London determined to find her calling. In an unexpected turn of events, she becomes the next comedy superstar.

Cast

Gemma Arterton Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw

Arsher Ali Dennis Mahindra

Matthew Beard Bill Gardiner

Leo Bill Tony Holmes

Rosie Cavaliero Aunt Marie Parker

Alexa Davies Marjorie Harrison

David Threlfall George Parker

Clare-Hope Ashitey Diane Lewis

Alistair Petrie Ted Sargent

Tom Bateman Clive Richardson

Morwenna Banks Patsy Debenham

Rupert Everett Brian Debenham

Emily Bevan Edith Mahindra

Olivia Williams Gloria

Marcus Rutherford Roger

Steve Zissis Marc Allen

Lydia Leonard Lady Pandora

Gemma Whelan Lynda Jay

Lydia Wilson June Holmes

Doon Mackichan Miss Sykes

Roisin Conaty Greta

Jack Docherty Ronald

Josie Lawrence Dilys

Alex Macqueen Colin Curry

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 Episode 1 2024-09-06 · 45 min When her new sitcom flops, Sophie Straw meets a suave Hollywood agent - who offers her a big opportunity.

E2 Episode 2 2024-09-06 · 46 min Sophie's got the gang back together, but it's not the same. Bill is distracted writing his novel, Tony is not thrilled with shouldering the sitcom workload and it's all super awkward with Dennis following his divorce bombshell.

E3 Episode 3 2024-09-06 · 46 min Sophie returns to rehearsals with the boys amidst media gossip about a romance with her French co-star. A night out to blow off some steam results in a chance meeting that helps reinvigorate their ideas for the new show.

E4 Episode 4 2024-09-06 · 46 min Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.

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