S01E01 Episode 1
It's 1964 and Blackpool factory worker Barbara Parker sets off for London on a mission to reinvent herself and find her voice in the male-dominated world of the sitcom.
Funny Woman
Her revolution will be televised
Overview
A young woman from Blackpool finds her voice in the male dominated world of the 1960s comedy, and in doing so takes London by storm.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Barbara lands a dream role in a new TV comedy, but news from home on the eve of the show threatens to derail her opportunity, forcing her into an impossible decision.
S01E03 Episode 3
Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
S01E04 Episode 4
Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.
S01E05 Episode 5
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
S01E06 Episode 6
The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.
Cast
Gemma Arterton
Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw
Arsher Ali
Dennis Mahindra
Tom Bateman
Clive Richardson
Rupert Everett
Brian Debehnam
David Threlfall
George Parker
Rosie Cavaliero
Aunty Marie Parker
Alexa Davies
Marjorie Harrison
Leo Bill
Tony Holmes
Matthew Beard
Bill Gardiner
Alistair Petrie
Ted Sargent
Morwenna Banks
Patsy Debenham
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Diane Lewis
