Episode 1.1
Episode 1
It's 1964 and Blackpool factory worker Barbara Parker sets off
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A young woman from Blackpool finds her voice in the male dominated world of the 1960s comedy, and in doing...
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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An upbeat homage to 1960s British screwball television and the rise of women entertainers. While socio-political undercurrents weave throughout the underdog story, it’s also not afraid to have fun—and the soundtrack is packed with needle-drop moments.
75 %16 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %18 reviewsAudience score rating
"It’s a Gemma Arterton performance with a comedy-drama attached. She is luminous in it..."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"An absorbing, entertaining dramedy that’s well worth seeking out."
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Stuff
Stuff"Gemma Arterton is absolutely captivating in this Nick Hornby adaptation..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"It’s a nice show, with a nice message -- and a very funny woman at its heart."
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Independent
Independent"Arterton’s charm can only do so much to compensate for the show’s uneven writing."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"So why did I enjoy it so much? Partly it is Arterton, a woman perfectly suited to playing one of Nick Hornby’s giddy, superficial heroines."
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The Times
The TimesFunny Woman: Season 1 | Details
- Rating
- 15,
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- UK
