
Funny Woman
Season 1
Episodes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Episode 3
Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.

4. Episode 4
Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.

5. Episode 5
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.

6. Episode 6
The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.

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