Gemma Arterton is a beauty queen on a mission to reinvent herself in the brilliant new trailer for Sky's FunnyWoman
Based on Nick Hornby’s bestselling 2016 novel, the comedy-drama follows Barbara Parker , a young woman working in a Blackpool rock factory, who embarks on a mission to find her comic voice in the male-dominated world of the 1960s sitcom.
Described as a “force of nature who takes London by storm”, the series chronicles Parker’s journey from Blackpool beauty queen to comedy superstar and nation’s sweetheart amid the cultural explosion of the 60s.The new trailer for the series transports us to the swinging 60s where Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool.
Parker decides there’s much more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town, though, so she sets off for the bright lights of London to make a name for herself.We see Barbara find herself in unfamiliar territory as she auditions for a new TV comedy show, but her northern wit proves to be a winner, and she lands the role.
Barbara’s new career in showbusiness is not without its challenges, though, and she has to fight against sexist attitudes of the era to prove her worth. Take a look: Written by and starring the multi-award-winning Morwenna Banks and directed by Bafta nominee Oliver Parker,The ensemble includes Rupert Everett as Barbara’s agent, Brian Debenham; David Threlfall as Barbara’s father, George; and Tom Bateman as dangerously charming actor Clive.
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