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Funny Woman series two review – Gemma Arterton is tediously perfect

The actor’s character is flawless to the point of being dull in this second outing based on Nick Hornby’s novel. It’s an invitingly warm and gentle watch, but it feels like a soap

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024

Funny Woman season 2: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know

Funny Woman season 2 on Sky Max rejoins Gemma Arterton’s comedy star Sophie Straw for more 1960s adventures.

WhatToWatch · Dec 19, 2023

Gemma Arterton: ‘In real life, I’m quite silly’

The actor on the joy of clowning around in her new comedy, how female solidarity has changed her professional life, and her top choice for a karaoke belter

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

TV tonight: Gemma Arterton will charm your socks off in Funny Woman

Arterton’s bottle-blonde Barbara Parker ditches Blackpool for swinging 60s London in this Nick Hornby adaptation. Plus, Grayson Perry boards the soul train to Wigan. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

Funny Woman on Sky Max/NOW review - Gemma Arterton is warm but this implausible Sixties comic drama is jarring

There are joyous moments celebrating television comedy, which give a glimpse at what the series might have been

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

Merseyside filming locations you might recognise in new Sky comedy series

Merseyside was taken back in time to the swinging 60s for filming

Liverpool Echo · Oct 15, 2022

Liverpool drag queens to make guest appearance on Sky's Funny Girl series

The new series used parts of Liverpool to transport viewers back to New York City in the 60s

Liverpool Echo · May 4, 2022