Series synopsis
Funny Woman is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky Max on February 9, 2023. It was created by Nick Hornby, Morwenna Banks, Oliver Parker. It stars Gemma Arterton, Arsher Ali, Tom Bateman and Rupert Everett.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Her revolution will be televised
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gemma Arterton as Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw
- Arsher Ali as Dennis Mahindra
- Tom Bateman as Clive Richardson
- Rupert Everett as Brian Debehnam
- David Threlfall as George Parker
- Rosie Cavaliero as Aunty Marie Parker
- Alexa Davies as Marjorie Harrison
- Leo Bill as Tony Holmes
Supporting cast
- Matthew Beard as Bill Gardiner
- Alistair Petrie as Ted Sargent
- Morwenna Banks as Patsy Debenham
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Diane Lewis
- Emily Bevan as Edith Mahindra
- Alexis Tuttle as Eunice
- Robert Forknall as Frankie Howard
- Sean Henry as Roy Target
Guest cast
- Django Chan Reeves as Sheila
- Elly Condron as Deirdre
- Lily Knight as Posh Ivy
- Kate Crossley as Pat (Woman Worker 1)
- Kyle Pryor as Aiden Leigh
- Emma Davies as Beryl
- Kenneth Collard as Bert Redwood
- Rosa Coduri-Fulford as Polly
- Gillian Hardie as Mim
- Matthew Luke Brady as Party guest (Uncredited)
- Dave Lynn as Beehive
- Curt Faulkner as Nathan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 9, 2023 | March 16, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 4 | September 6, 2024 | September 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
February 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive. |
February 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Sophie is the nation's favourite TV comedy star, has a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just round the corner. |
September 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sophie's got the gang back together, but it's not the same. Bill is distracted writing his novel, Tony is not thrilled with shouldering the sitcom workload and it's all super awkward with Dennis following his divorce bombshell. |
September 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sophie returns to rehearsals with the boys amidst media gossip about a romance with her French co-star. A night out to blow off some steam results in a chance meeting that helps reinvigorate their ideas for the new show. |
September 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 9, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2024 |
| Status | continue |