Funny Woman

Barbara Parker heads to London to take on the male-dominated world of comedy by storm.

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    Episode 4

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    Faced with a looming exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top.
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    Episode 3

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    A trip to the pub proves cathartic and fruitful. An arrest provides an chance for growth.
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    Episode 2

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    Despite new possibilities, Sophie’s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.
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    Episode 1

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    Sophie Straw’s life is going great! But with new opportunities come new challenges.
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    Episode 6

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    The team reunites to record the last show, but there are a few surprises still in store.
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    Episode 5

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    Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over.
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    Episode 4

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    While Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is all the buzz, Sophie makes a discovery.
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    Episode 3

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    With the show a huge hit, Barbara’s life changes overnight.
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    Episode 2

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    Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom, but news from home threatens her plans.

About Funny Woman

It’s the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool – but she’s certain there has to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town. With the bright lights of London calling, Barbara packs her bags and heads off to the city where she looks to take on the male-dominated world of comedy by storm.

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