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Funny Woman
Episode 1
Season 2
Episode 1
Having established herself as the nation’s favorite TV comedy star and with her budding romance with Dennis on the right path, Sophie Straw’s life is going great! But when her new sitcom flops, things start to go south.
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46:24
Faced with a looming exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top.
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46:05
A trip to the pub proves cathartic and fruitful. An arrest provides an chance for growth.
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46:29
Despite new possibilities, Sophie’s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.
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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
While Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is all the buzz, Sophie makes a discovery.
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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.