Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom, but news from home threatens her plans.

Episode 2 Funny Woman

Premiered January 14, 2024
Episode 2

Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom. But just as she’s about to realize her dream, news from home threatens to derail her plans.

About the Program

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.

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