Episode 1
It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard
dream to work in show business.
Episodes
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Episode 1
S1 E1 - 46m 9s
It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard
dream to work in show business. -
Episode 2
S1 E2 - 46m 40s
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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Episode 3
S1 E3 - 46m 18s
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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Episode 4
S1 E4 - 46m 52s
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.
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Episode 5
S1 E5 - 47m
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?
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Episode 6
S1 E6 - 46m 45s
The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph. But there are a few surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.
Extras + Features
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Preview
S1 - 30s
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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Meeting Her Agent
S1 E1 - 4m 3s
Feeling disheartened by her current situation in London, Barbara pays a visit to Brian Debenham. Brian tells Barbara she has star quality, but notes that while Barbara may have the ambition to pursue acting, her lack of experience may prove to be an obstacle to her success. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.
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Barbara Lands Herself an Audition
S1 E1 - 4m 13s
Barbara, determined to be seen for the comedy playhouse, sneaks her way into an audition. Once inside, she meets the producer, writers, and star of the show – only to then realize she doesn’t have the audition material prepared. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.
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Barbara Offends a Customer
S1 E1 - 1m 32s
New to the job, Barbara gives her best shot at assisting a customer – but in giving her honest opinion, ends up offending the woman instead. Later, Barbara is told off by her boss. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.
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Episode 2 Preview
S1 E2 - 30s
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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Episode 3 Preview
S1 E3 - 30s
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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Episode 4 Preview
S1 E4 - 30s
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.
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Episode 5 Preview
S1 E5 - 30s
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?
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Episode 6 Preview
S1 E6 - 30s
The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph. But there are a few surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.
Schedule
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Funny Woman
Saturday
Nov 23
1 Hour
Barbara Parker leaves her family to enter show business in London. -
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Funny Woman
Monday
Nov 25
1 Hour
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but news from home threatens to derail her plans. -
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Funny Woman
Tuesday
Nov 26
1 Hour
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but news from home threatens to derail her plans. -
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Funny Woman
Tuesday
Nov 26
1 Hour
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but news from home threatens to derail her plans. -
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Funny Woman
Saturday
Nov 30
1 Hour
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but news from home threatens to derail her plans. -
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Funny Woman
Monday
Dec 2
1 Hour
The team reunites to record a triumphant last show, but there are still a few surprises in store for Barbara. -
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Funny Woman
Tuesday
Dec 3
1 Hour
Barbara is banished to Blackpool and wonders if her career is over; feeling remorse, Clive decides to win Barbara back. -
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Funny Woman
Tuesday
Dec 3
1 Hour
The team reunites to record a triumphant last show, but there are still a few surprises in store for Barbara.
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