Gemma Arterton returns as “Sophie Straw”, the nation’s favourite comic actress.
One of our television treats last year was Sky’s Funny Woman.
Based on Nick Hornby’s book Funny Girl, the show is story of Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton), a young woman trying to make her way as a performer in the 1960s.
As Sophie Straw, we followed her struggles to be taken seriously the male dominated world of comedy. Gemma Arterton gave a charismatic turn in the lead role. surrounded by a wealth of British acting talent.
The show returns on September 6th, 2024, to follow Sophie Straw to the next level…
The second series finds Sophie on a high. She is the nation’s favourite TV comedy star; she’s got a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just round the corner: Dennis’s divorce will take three years; Sophie’s new sitcom flops and she uncovers a devastating family secret. Sophie escapes the turmoil by taking a leading role in a film opposite a glamorous French movie heartthrob. The film is a hit and Sophie’s slick new US agent offers her a fresh start in Hollywood…
But Sophie returns to London, determined to get the gang back together and to create a new show which reflects her real life and challenges outdated cultural conventions.
Joining Gemma Arterton, the returning cast includes Arsher Ali, David Threlfall, Rosie Cavaliero, Alexa Davies, Matthew Beard, Leo Bill, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Alistair Petrie, Olivia Williams, Emily Bevan and Doon Mackichan.
For series 2, the show adds Steve Zissis, Marcus Rutherford, Tim Key, Gemma Whelan, Roisin Conaty, Rory Keenan, Lydia Wilson, Lydia Leonard, Jack Docherty and Josie Lawrence.
Funny Woman comes from Potboiler and Rebel Park Productions, in association with Sky Studios. The series is written by Morwenna Banks, Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley, with Oliver Parker directing. The executive producers are Nick Hornby, Morwenna Banks, Gemma Arterton, Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Jessica Parker and Jessica Malik.
Ahead of the second series, you can catch up with Funny Woman on Sky Max and streaming service NOW.