Episode 1It'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.
Jim und Barbara
E2
Jim und BarbaraBarbara 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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.
Cast of Season 1
Gemma ArtertonBarbara Parker / Sophie Straw / Producer
Arsher AliDennis Mahindra
Tom BatemanClive Richardson
Rupert EverettBrian Debehnam
David ThrelfallGeorge Parker
Rosie CavalieroAunty Marie Parker
Alexa DaviesMarjorie Harrison
Leo BillTony Holmes
Matthew BeardBill Gardiner
Alistair PetrieTed Sargent
Morwenna BanksPatsy Debenham / Writer / Producer
Clare-Hope AshiteyDiane Lewis
Nick HornbyWriter
Jessica ParkerProducer
Andrea CalderwoodProducer
Gail EganProducer
Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
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