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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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46:24
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46:29
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45:37
Sophie Straw’s life is going great! But with new opportunities come new challenges.
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46:45
The team reunites to record the last show, but there are a few surprises still in store.
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47:00
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over.
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46:52
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46:18
With the show a huge hit, Barbara’s life changes overnight.
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46:40
Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom, but news from home threatens her plans.
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46:09
Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her dream to work in comedy.