Sky offers a first look at series 2 of Funny Woman starring Gemma Arterton

Sky has revealed first-look pictures for the second series of Sky Original comedy–drama series, Funny Woman. The four-part series is coming exclusively to Sky Max and streaming service NOW on 6th September 2024.

Set in the swinging 1960s, Gemma Arterton returns as the nation’s favourite comic actress “Sophie Straw”, with the series seeing Sophie juggle her career, as well as her fledgling romance with Arsher Ali’s dashing “Dennis Mahindra”. The series explores the themes of love, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, representation in comedy, all against the backdrop and cultural explosion of the swinging 1960s.

The second run welcomes Steve Zissis, Marcus Rutherford, Tim Key, Gemma Whelan, Roisin Conaty, Rory Keenan, Lydia Wilson, Lydia Leonard, Jack Docherty, and Josie Lawrence.

Returning cast includes David Threlfall as “George Parker”, Rosie Cavaliero as “Aunt Marie Parker”, Alexa Davies as “Marjorie Harrison”, Matthew Beard as “Bill Gardiner”, Leo Bill as “Tony”, Clare-Hope Ashitey as “Diane”, Alistair Petrie as “Ted Sargeant”, Olivia Williams as “Gloria”, Emily Bevan as “Edith Mahindra”, and Doon Mackichan as “Miss Sykes”.

The second series finds Sophie on a high. She is the nation’s favourite TV comedy star; she’s got a group of good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just round the corner: Dennis’s divorce will take three years; Sophie’s new sitcom flops and she uncovers a devastating family secret. Sophie escapes the turmoil by taking a leading role in a film opposite a glamorous French movie heartthrob. The film is a hit and Sophie’s slick new US agent offers her a fresh start in Hollywood…

But Sophie returns to London, determined to get the gang back together and to create a new show which reflects her real life and challenges outdated cultural conventions.

Funny Woman is produced by Potboiler Productions and Rebel Park Productions, in association with Sky Studios. The series is written by multi-award-winning writer Morwenna Banks, BAFTA and Emmy winning writers Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley.

The first series is available to watch on Sky Max and streaming service NOW.