In the first season of the show, Sophie Straw from Blackpool realizes her dream and becomes a TV comedy star. She is known as the nation's favorite, Sophie Straw. In the second season, Sophie discovers that having a voice does not necessarily mean it will be heard, and fame can be a fickle friend.
Frustrated by being the comic muse in old school comedy shows, Sophie tries her hand at arthouse cinema hoping it will be more progressive. However, it isn't! Undeterred, she decides to create her own comedy show where she can tell authentic stories in all their messy and hilarious glory. She has found her voice and no one can stop her using it! She learns that the power is in the word.
Funny Woman is produced by Potboiler and Rebel Park Productions, in association with Sky Studios. It is executive produced by Nick Hornby, Gemma Arterton, Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Jessica Parker, and Jessica Malik.