TV Series · 2023

Funny Woman

Comedy · Returning Series

Composite

7.5

IMDb

7.5 / 10

4,082 votes

TMDB

6.9 / 10

41 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

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.

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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

Emily Bevan

Edith Mahindra

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Alexis Tuttle

Eunice

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Robert Forknall

Frankie Howard

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Sean Henry

Roy Target

Rosa Coduri-Fulford

Polly

Crew

Production

Nick Hornby Executive Producer
Jessica Parker Executive Producer
Gemma Arterton Executive Producer
Andrea Calderwood Executive Producer
Gail Egan Executive Producer
Morwenna Banks Executive Producer
Jessica Malik Executive Producer

Writing

Morwenna Banks Adaptation

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (6 ep)

1. Episode 1

Feb 9, 2023 · 46 min

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

Feb 16, 2023 · 46 min

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

Feb 23, 2023 · 46 min

Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
4. Episode 4

Mar 2, 2023 · 46 min

Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.
5. Episode 5

Mar 9, 2023 · 46 min

Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
6. Episode 6

Mar 16, 2023 · 46 min

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