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Funny Woman

Meeting Her Agent

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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Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her dream to work in comedy.
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