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Funny Woman
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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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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.