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.
The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.
Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
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.
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.
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.
Gemma Arterton , Arsher Ali , Tom Bateman
Nick Hornby
Potboiler Productions , Sky Studios
as Barbara Parker aka Sophie Straw
as Dennis Mahindra
