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A young woman from Blackpool finds her voice in the male dominated world of the 1960s comedy, and in doing so takes London by storm.
“Her revolution will be televised”
Gemma Arterton
Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw
Arsher Ali
Dennis Mahindra
Tom Bateman
Clive Richardson
Rupert Everett
Brian Debehnam
David Threlfall
George Parker
Rosie Cavaliero
Aunty Marie Parker
Alexa Davies
Marjorie Harrison
Leo Bill
Tony Holmes
Matthew Beard
Bill Gardiner
Alistair Petrie
Ted Sargent
2023
It's 1964 and Blackpool factory worker Barbara Parker sets off for London on a mission to reinvent herself and find her voice in the male-dominated world of the sitcom.
Barbara lands a dream role in a new TV comedy, but news from home on the eve of the show threatens to derail her opportunity, forcing her into an impossible decision.
Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.
2024
Sophie is the nation's favourite TV comedy star, has a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just round the corner.
Sophie's got the gang back together, but it's not the same. Bill is distracted writing his novel, Tony is not thrilled with shouldering the sitcom workload and it's all super awkward with Dennis following his divorce bombshell.
Sophie returns to rehearsals with the boys amidst media gossip about a romance with her French co-star. A night out to blow off some steam results in a chance meeting that helps reinvigorate their ideas for the new show.
Sophie Straw is at the top of the comedy tree - but can she stay there?
