Funny Woman
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75% on Rotten Tomatoes: fun 60s comedy with Gemma Arterton.
It’s the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool--but there’s got to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town, right? She wants to be someone. The bright lights of London are calling, and our determined hero sets off to find out who that someone is.
IMDb 7.5/1020242 seasons
ComedyDramaHumorous
ComedyDramaHumorous
IMDb 7.5/1020242 seasons
Cast: Gemma ArtertonDavid ThrelfallRupert Everett
TV-MA
6 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard dream to work in show business.
    It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard dream to work in show business.
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    46min
    Jan 6, 2024
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  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom. But just as she’s about to realize her dream, news from home threatens to derail her plans.
    Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom. But just as she’s about to realize her dream, news from home threatens to derail her plans.
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    46min
    Jan 13, 2024
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  • 3. Episode 3

    3. Episode 3

    The show is a huge hit and Barbara’s (aka Sophie Straw) life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
    The show is a huge hit and Barbara’s (aka Sophie Straw) life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
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    46min
    Jan 20, 2024
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  • 4. Episode 4

    4. Episode 4

    Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is the talk of the town. But Sophie makes a discovery that threatens to bring down the whole show.
    Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is the talk of the town. But Sophie makes a discovery that threatens to bring down the whole show.
    TV-14
    47min
    Jan 27, 2024
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  • 5. Episode 5

    5. Episode 5

    Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back. Will Sophie forgive him?
    Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back. Will Sophie forgive him?
    TV-14
    47min
    Feb 3, 2024
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  • 6. Episode 6

    6. Episode 6

    The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph. But there are few surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.
    The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph. But there are few surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.
    TV-14
    47min
    Feb 10, 2024
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    Funny Woman
    ComedyDramaHumorous
    IMDb 7.5/1020242 seasons
    It’s the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool--but there’s got to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town, right? She wants to be someone. The bright lights of London are calling, and our determined hero sets off to find out who that someone is.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Oliver Parker
    Producers
    Andrea CalderwoodGail EganGemma ArtertonJessica ParkerJessica MalikNick HornbyMorwenna BanksPaul SchlesingerRoss Williams
    Cast
    Gemma ArtertonDavid ThrelfallRupert EverettArsher AliTom BatemanMatthew BeardLeo BillClare-Hope AshiteyAlexa DaviesRosie CavalieroAlistair PetrieMorwenna Banks
    Studio
    PBS
    Reviews
    4.6 out of 5 stars

    70 global ratings

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      4%
    3. 3 star
      11%
    4. 2 star
      4%
    5. 1 star
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    Content advisory
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    nudityviolencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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