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Funny Woman

Latest Episode

Episode 4 - Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top. In doing so, she uncovers a superpower; her newfound confidence in herself.

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    Episode 4

    Faced with a looming exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top.

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    Episode 3

    A trip to the pub proves cathartic and fruitful. An arrest provides an chance for growth.

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    Episode 2

    Despite new possibilities, Sophie’s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.

  • Episode 1

    Sophie Straw’s life is going great! But with new opportunities come new challenges.

About 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.