Funny Woman

Having established herself as the nation’s favorite TV comedy star and with her budding romance with Dennis on the right path, Sophie Straw’s life is going great! But when her new sitcom flops, things start to go south with her family and with Dennis.

The highs and lows continue for Sophie, whose first encounter with her mother proves disappointing. Feeling isolated at home, she moves into Pandora’s flat, seeking solace in privacy. Edith’s interest in Dennis is rekindled, leading Sophie to assume they’re back together. With nothing to lose, Sophie agrees to star in a film opposite a French movie star – their chemistry is instant!

With a little help from her friends, Sophie gets her life back on track. After mending her friendship with Marj and devising a brilliant new idea for a sitcom, she and Dennis have a heart-to-heart and finally get together! That’s when they hear the shocking news; Bill’s been arrested. And Sophie’s parents are finally ready to talk.

Sophie barely has time to digest the truth about her parents before learning that Lynda Jay is looking into her past and preparing a damning exposé. To save her reputation, Sophie enlists Diane to write a piece on her, in Sophie’s own words. The feature is a success, inspiring support and admiration of her honesty. Emboldened, she exhibits newfound tenacity and stands her hard-earned ground.