Everything you need to know about Funny Woman Series 2: Release Date, Cast, Plot
Funny Woman landed on our screens in February 2023 with a bang. Based on Funny Girl, the best-selling novel by Nick Hornby, Funny Woman stars Gemma Arterton as a feisty heroine who redefines the prevailing attitude to funny women in the male-dominated world of the 60’s.
Set against the backdrop of the Swinging Sixties, we follow Barbara Parker’s journey from Blackpool beauty queen to comedy superstar and nation’s sweetheart. And after a hit first series, Funny Woman is returning for a second – coming later this year.
The official synopsis for Series 2 of Funny Woman, as released by Sky, reads:
“Series two 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 heart-throb. 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to London, determined to get the gang back together and to create a new show which reflects her real life, challenges outdated cultural conventions.”
If you’re a fan of an easy-to-watch dramedy – this is one for you!
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Who stars in Funny Woman?
The main leading cast members from the first series are:
- Gemma Arterton (The King’s Man, Summerland) as Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw
- Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Adult Material) as Barbara’s agent Brian Debehnam
- David Threlfall (Shameless) as George Parker
- Tom Bateman (Behind Her Eyes, Murder on the Orient Express) as actor Clive
- Emily Bevan (The Full Monty, Temple) as Edith Mahindra
- Leo Bill (Becoming Elizabeth) as Tony
- Matthew Beard (Vienna Blood, Avenue 5) as Bill Gardiner
- Clare-Hope Ashitey (Top Boy) as Diane
- Arsher Ali (Informer, The Fear Index) as Dennis Mahindra
- Alexa Davies (White House Farm, COBRA) as Marjorie Harrison
Returning cast for series two of Funny Woman includes Gemma Arterton, Arsher Ali, David Threlfall, Rosie Cavaliero, Alexa Davies, Matthew Beard, Leo Bill, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Alistair Petrie, Olivia Williams, Emily Bevan, and Doon Mackichan.
The following will be joining the cast for the second series:
- Steve Zissis (The Changeling, Togetherness)
- Marcus Rutherford (The Wheel of Time, Obey)
- Tim Key (The Witchfinder, This Time with Alan Partridge)
- Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, The Tower)
- Roisin Conaty (GameFace, Man Down)
- Rory Keenan (The Regime, Somewhere Boy)
- Lydia Wilson (Requiem, About Time)
- Lydia Leonard (Ten Percent, The Crown)
- Jack Docherty (Scot Squad, Absolutely)
- Josie Lawrence (Father Brown, Midsomer Murders)
Where can I watch Funny Woman?
All episodes of Funny Woman S1 are available to watch on Sky Max and streaming service NOW.
As a Sky Original, Sky Max is where you’ll find the second series.
Funny Woman is not available to watch on Netflix; it can only be watched on Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland.
Will there be a Series 2 of Funny Woman?
Yes. The second series is available to watch now – exclusively on Sky Max and NOW.
What is the release date for Series 2 of Funny Woman?
Funny Woman Series 2 aired in the UK and Ireland on 6 September 2024.
How many episodes are there?
The first series of Funny Woman ran for six episodes, with a running time of around 55 minutes per episode.
The second series – which is debuting on Sky Max and NOW on 6 September – will consist of four episodes.
