Funny Woman

Drama Series / 1 Season

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.

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Preview

30s

Sophie Straw is on a high. She’s a TV star; she’s got good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just around the corner. Will Sophie be able to embrace her real life and challenge outdated conventions?

Barbara Lands Herself an Audition

4m 13s / TV-MA

Barbara, determined to be seen for the comedy playhouse, sneaks her way into an audition. Once inside, she meets the producer, writers, and star of the show – only to then realize she doesn’t have the audition material prepared. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.

Preview

30s

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.

Barbara Offends a Customer

1m 32s / TV-MA

New to the job, Barbara gives her best shot at assisting a customer – but in giving her honest opinion, ends up offending the woman instead. Later, Barbara is told off by her boss. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.

Meeting Her Agent

4m 3s / TV-MA

Feeling disheartened by her current situation in London, Barbara pays a visit to Brian Debenham. Brian tells Barbara she has star quality, but notes that while Barbara may have the ambition to pursue acting, her lack of experience may prove to be an obstacle to her success. Stream Funny Woman now on pbs.org and the PBS App.

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