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Season 1 – Funny Woman

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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 — Season 1

Funny Woman — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Glossy as a magazine cover and often just as thin, Funny Woman nevertheless packs a lot of charm thanks to a resplendent Gemma Arterton.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal It is Ms. Arterton’s show when all is said and done. And though she is far better known in the U.K. than she is here, that is quite likely to change. Jan 5, 2024 Full Review Camilla Long Times (UK) [Artenton's Barbara] teeters around on kitten heels, margarine hair piled as high as the show’s many, many clichés. So why did I enjoy it so much? Partly it is Arterton, a woman perfectly suited to playing one of Nick Hornby’s giddy, superficial heroines. Feb 13, 2023 Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Really, it’s a Gemma Arterton performance with a comedy-drama attached. She is luminous in it, and the show is so dependent on her talents that it’s essentially a one-woman vehicle. Rated: 3/5 Feb 11, 2023 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk It’s the feisty, fearless sort of heroine we like to see, and Arterton does it very well. Rated: 3/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media This show's tone bounces back and forth from slapstick farce to social commentary, which doesn't allow it to reach its full potential on either front. May 15, 2024 Full Review Martin Kudlac ScreenAnarchy A feel-good comedy series about the first British female comic in an alternative history style. While Arterton portrays the protagonist as happy-go-lucky and radiant, the depiction of the swinging 60s does not avert the wide-spread sexism and gender-bias. May 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris H The only drawback to Funny Woman is the extremely limited number of episodes. It is well-written, well acted, entertaining, and relevant now. Bring us more of these characters and story! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Tom F Gemma Atherton is charming and the show tries to do some interesting things with mixed success. Like most series about comedy that aren’t Hacks, they really don’t do comedy very well. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review The_Matthew S Is she going to open for Mrs. Maisel? Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review sally b Entertaining show, with great music callbacks for us oldsters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Edward L The leading lady has a charisma that kept my attention. The setting of London in the 1960s is also very attractive. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Richard E The first several episodes have been surprisingly good. The lead actress, Gemma Arterton, shines in the starring role. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gemma Arterton

Barbara Parker

Rupert Everett

Brian Debenham

David Threlfall

George Parker

Tom Bateman

Clive

Clare-Hope Ashitey

Diane

Arsher Ali

Dennis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2022 Barbara Parker leaves her family to enter show business in London. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2022 Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV sitcom, but news from home threatens to derail her plans. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2022 Barbara's life changes overnight as her show becomes successful; success drives Barbara to embark on a romance with Clive. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2022 Barbara and Clive's off-screen romance captivates the town, but she makes a discovery that threatens to bring down the show. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 2022 Barbara is banished to Blackpool and wonders if her career is over; feeling remorse, Clive decides to win Barbara back. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 1, 2022 The team reunites to record a triumphant last show, but there are still a few surprises in store for Barbara. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oliver Parker
Executive Producer
Gemma Arterton, Morwenna Banks, Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
Screenwriter
Morwenna Banks
Network
SKYCOM
Rating
TV-14 (D)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2022