© 2025 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Preview

Season 1 | 30s

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.

Extras
Faced with a looming exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top.
A trip to the pub proves cathartic and fruitful. An arrest provides an chance for growth.
Despite new possibilities, Sophie’s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.
Sophie is on a high, but trouble awaits. Will she be able to embrace her real life?
The team reunites to record the last show, but there are a few surprises still in store.
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over.
While Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is all the buzz, Sophie makes a discovery.
With the show a huge hit, Barbara’s life changes overnight.
Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom, but news from home threatens her plans.
Barbara, determined to be seen for the comedy playhouse, sneaks her way into an audition.
All
  • All
  • Funny Woman Season 2
  • Funny Woman
Faced with a looming exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top.
A trip to the pub proves cathartic and fruitful. An arrest provides an chance for growth.
Despite new possibilities, Sophie’s heart continues to ache for Dennis and for her mother.
The team reunites to record the last show, but there are a few surprises still in store.
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over.
While Sophie and Clive’s off-screen romance is all the buzz, Sophie makes a discovery.
With the show a huge hit, Barbara’s life changes overnight.
Barbara lands a lead role in a new sitcom, but news from home threatens her plans.
Barbara Parker leaves Blackpool for London and embarks on her dream to work in comedy.