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'''''Funny Woman''''' is a 6-part British drama series on [[Sky Max]], directed by [[Oliver Parker]] and written by [[Morwenna Banks]] and [[Nick Hornby]]. It is based on the best-selling novel ''Funny Girl'' by |
'''''Funny Woman''''' is a 6-part British drama series on [[Sky Max]], directed by [[Oliver Parker]] and written by [[Morwenna Banks]] and [[Nick Hornby]]. It is based on the best-selling novel ''Funny Girl'' by Hornby. It stars [[Gemma Arterton]] with an ensemble cast including [[Tom Bateman (actor)|Tom Bateman]], [[David Threlfall]], and [[Rupert Everett]]. It began airing on 9 February 2023 with all episodes available on [[Now (Sky)]].<ref>"New comedy series starring Gemma Arterton based on Nick Hornby Novel 'Funny Girl' has been commissioned for Sky and NOW", ''Sky Group'' https://www.skygroup.sky/article/new-comedy-series-starring-gemma-arterton-based-on-nick-hornby-novel-funny-girl-has-been-commissioned-for-sky-and-now</ref> <ref>''Funny Woman'', Sky.com https://www.sky.com/watch/funny-woman</ref> |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Gemma Arterton]] as Barbara Parker/Sophie Straw |
* [[Gemma Arterton]] as Barbara Parker/Sophie Straw |
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* [[Arsher Ali]] as Dennis Mahindra |
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* [[Tom Bateman (actor)|Tom Bateman]] as Clive |
* [[Tom Bateman (actor)|Tom Bateman]] as Clive |
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* [[Matthew Beard (English actor)|Matthew Beard]] as Bill Gardiner |
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* [[Leo Bill]] as Tony Holmes |
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* [[Alexa Davies]] as Marjorie “Marj” Harrison |
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* [[Clare-Hope Ashitey]] as Diane Lewis |
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* [[David Threlfall]] as George Parker |
* [[David Threlfall]] as George Parker |
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* [[Rupert Everett]] as Brian Debenham |
* [[Rupert Everett]] as Brian Debenham |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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[[Category:Television series set in the 1960s]] |
[[Category:Television series set in the 1960s]] |
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[[Category:Television shows set in London]] |
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[[Category:Television shows set in Lancashire]] |
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[[Category:Television series about comedians]] |
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Revision as of 12:56, 19 May 2023
Funny Woman is a 6-part British drama series on Sky Max, directed by Oliver Parker and written by Morwenna Banks and Nick Hornby. It is based on the best-selling novel [[Funny Girl (novel)|Funny Girl by Hornby. It stars Gemma Arterton with an ensemble cast including Tom Bateman, David Threlfall, and Rupert Everett. It began airing on 9 February 2023 with all episodes available on Now (Sky).[1] [2]
Synopsis
Funny Woman follows Barbara Parker (stage name Sophie Straw), a Blackpool beauty queen who becomes a comedy star in the male-dominated sitcom industry in 1960s London.
Cast
- Gemma Arterton as Barbara Parker/Sophie Straw
- Arsher Ali as Dennis Mahindra
- Tom Bateman as Clive Richardson
- Matthew Beard as Bill Gardiner
- Leo Bill as Tony Holmes
- Alexa Davies as Marjorie “Marj” Harrison
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Diane Lewis
- Rosie Cavaliero as Marie Parker
- Alistair Petrie as Ted Sargent
- Morwenna Banks as Patsy Debenham
- David Threlfall as George Parker
- Rupert Everett as Brian Debenham
Reception
69% of critics reviews for Funny Woman are positive on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.[3] It received mixed reviews in the press on the grounds that the title caused some to believe it was intended as a comedy rather than a drama about a comedy actress. This led to reviews of a "mediocre" and "uneven" series.[4][5] Meanwhile, Funny Woman received 3-, 4- and 5-star reviews from other reviewers, including the Guardian who considered Arterton's performance "absolutely captivating" and the Independent who felt "this show feels like a warm hug" with a "plucky, bold heroine".[6][7] The Upcoming praised Arterton's "flirtatious, witty and charismatic" performance and considered Funny Woman "fast, fluid and incredibly clever".[8]
References
- ^ "New comedy series starring Gemma Arterton based on Nick Hornby Novel 'Funny Girl' has been commissioned for Sky and NOW", Sky Group https://www.skygroup.sky/article/new-comedy-series-starring-gemma-arterton-based-on-nick-hornby-novel-funny-girl-has-been-commissioned-for-sky-and-now
- ^ Funny Woman, Sky.com https://www.sky.com/watch/funny-woman
- ^ Funny Woman, Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/funny_woman
- ^ "Funny Woman, review: Gemma Arterton dazzles but this is a Mediocre Mrs Maisel", The Daily Telegraph 09/02/2023 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/02/09/funny-woman-review-gemma-arterton-dazzles-mediocre-mrs-maisel/
- ^ "Funny Woman review - Gemma Arterton stars in uneven comedy", Financial Times 06/02/2023 https://www.ft.com/content/82726467-b020-4840-a87a-7b07bab797d6
- ^ "Funny Woman review - Gemma Arterton is absolutely captivating in this Nick Hornby adaptation", The Guardian 09/02/2023 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/feb/09/funny-woman-review-gemma-arterton-nick-hornby-adaptation
- ^ "Funny Woman review: Gemma Arterton stars in a paean to a certain era of innocent, slapstick comedy This show feels like a warm hug, and Arterton plays Nick Hornby’s heroine with a breezy ease and natural wit", The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/funny-woman-gemma-arterton-review-sky-b2278282.html?amp
- ^ "Funny Woman | Show Review", The Upcoming https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2023/02/05/funny-woman-show-review/