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Funny Woman

Latest Episode

Episode 4 - Faced with an impending exposรฉ, 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 exposรฉ, 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, Sophieโ€™s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.

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    Episode 1

    Sophie Strawโ€™s life is going great! But with new opportunities come new challenges.

About Funny Woman

Itโ€™s the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool โ€“ but sheโ€™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.