Drama

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.

Episode 1

46m 9s

It’s 1964. Beauty queen Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her haphazard
dream to work in show business.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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?

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Barbara Offends a Customer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Meeting Her Agent: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Barbara Lands Herself an Audition: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 2 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 3 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 4 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Episode 5 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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?

  • Episode 6 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    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: : TVSS: Iconic

    Funny Woman

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    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: : TVSS: Iconic

    Funny Woman

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    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: : TVSS: Iconic

    Funny Woman

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    57 Minutes

    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

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    1 Hour

    Beauty queen Barbara Parker moves to London to find her place as comedy star in the male-dominated sitcom industry of the 1960s.
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    Funny Woman: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Funny Woman

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    57 Minutes

    Beauty queen Barbara Parker moves to London to find her place as comedy star in the male-dominated sitcom industry of the 1960s.

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