

Funny Woman
2023-02-09 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.9
A young woman from Blackpool finds her voice in the male dominated world of the 1960s comedy, and in doing so takes London by storm.
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- Creators
- Nick Hornby, Morwenna Banks, Oliver Parker
- Production companies
- Potboiler Productions, Rebel Park Productions, Sky Studios, VERSA Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Returning Series
Top Cast
Gemma ArtertonBarbara Parker / Sophie Straw
Arsher AliDennis Mahindra
Tom BatemanClive Richardson
Rupert EverettBrian Debehnam
David ThrelfallGeorge Parker
Rosie CavalieroAunty Marie Parker
Alexa DaviesMarjorie Harrison
Leo BillTony Holmes
Matthew BeardBill Gardiner
Alistair PetrieTed Sargent
Morwenna BanksPatsy Debenham
Clare-Hope AshiteyDiane Lewis
Emily BevanEdith Mahindra
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