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Funny Woman. Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

  • TV comedy drama
  • Sky Max
  • 2023 - 2024
  • 10 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about a fictional British comedy actor, based on Nick Hornby's book Funny Girl. Also features Gemma Arterton, Rupert Everett, David Threlfall, Tom Bateman, Arsher Ali and more.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 870

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Series 1, Episode 3

Funny Woman. Image shows left to right: Clive Richardson (Tom Bateman), Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)
Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.

Further details

Sophie stays in London to record the show and turns out to be a natural performer. The audience warm to her. When the pilot show is aired, it's not the instant hit they'd hoped for but with Dennis's passion as producer behind it, Ted Sargent, Head of Comedy, is persuaded to grant the team a series.

While Sophie waits for the series to be written Brian Debenham exploits every TV opportunity and Sophie is a hit on the A Night with Val Doonican show. Her new friend Diane (a cool news journalist) takes her shopping in Carnaby Street and introduces her to trendy nightclubs.

Finally, Sophie has found the swinging sixties and is living her life in technicolour. Swept up in the moment, Sophie embarks on an affair with her charming glamorous co-star, Clive. The tabloids love it, but boss Ted Sargent does not. Neither does Dennis - what will this mean for the dynamic of the show?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 23rd February 2023
Time
9pm
Channel
Sky Max
Length
60 minutes

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Cast & crew

Cast
Gemma Arterton Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw
Rupert Everett Brian Debehnam
David Threlfall George Parker
Tom Bateman Clive Richardson
Arsher Ali Dennis Mahindra
Alexa Davies Marjorie Harrison
Leo Bill Tony Holmes
Matthew Beard Bill Gardiner
Rosie Cavaliero Aunt Marie Parker
Morwenna Banks Patsy Debenham
Guest cast
Emily Bevan Edith Mahindra
Kyle Pryor Aiden Leigh
Doon Mackichan Miss Sykes
Lottie Tolhurst Jill
Laura Joy Pieters Milly
Alistair Petrie Ted Sargent
Kenneth Collard Bert Redwood
Clare-Hope Ashitey Diane Lewis
Rosa Coduri Fulford Polly
Connor Hewitt AFM
Ross Berkeley Simpson Warm Up Man
Michael Christopher Boss
Pamela Rose Taylor Mrs Boss
Manpreet Bambra Anya
Mike Prior Val Doonican
Rufus Jones Mr Magic
Morgan Bailey Doorman
Elan Butler Johnny
Stephen Marzella Mario Cassandro
Writing team
Nick Hornby Writer
Morwenna Banks Writer (Adapted By)
Will Smith Script Consultant
Production team
Oliver Parker Director
Paul Schlesinger Series Producer
Nick Hornby Executive Producer
Gemma Arterton Executive Producer
Morwenna Banks Executive Producer
Andrea Calderwood Executive Producer
Gail Egan Executive Producer
Jessica Parker Executive Producer
Jessica Malik Executive Producer
Tilusha Ghelani Executive Producer
Jon Mountague Executive Producer
Ross Williams Co-producer
Chloë Sizer Co-executive Producer
Jennifer Eriksson Post Producer
Agnieszka Liggett Editor
Jacqueline Smith Production Designer
Kelly Valentine Hendry Casting Director
Matt Wicks Director of Photography
Pam Downe Costume Designer
Sue Michael Make-up Designer
Nainita Desai Composer
Craig Johnson Graphics
Nick Gorman 1st Assistant Director

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