Funny Woman

[willy wombat]

I am surprised that nobody has started a thread on “Funny Woman” on Sky. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it is an absolute joy. Mrs Wombat and I ended up watching all six episodes last night. The way it evokes the 1960s is great, as is the music and of course the writing and acting. Highly recommended, particularly for those of a “certain age” (like us!)

[CooperD]

Watched the first episode last night and thought like you that it was very good. Gemma Arterton is excellent in the lead role.

[kevsmev]

Binge watched all six episodes on Thursday evening. Thought it was very good. Better than some offerings of late. Genuine laugh during the first part of Ep2. Thought there were some era errors but I put this down to younger script writers. Thought I recognised Gemma, she was the hot girl in Quantum of Solace that ended up oiled.

[Doofus]

Didn't enjoy the book a great deal, so haven't rushed to watch the programme.

[vixen1700]

Watched four episodes on the bounce this evening and we've enjoyed it.

[waynedear]

My fried plays Mrs Mayor, no idea if it's a lines part.

[Terzo123]

Watched this with the Mrs over the past week. I really enjoyed it. Gemma Arterton is

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Started it last night

And really enjoying it so far Gemma is great and really like Rupert Everett too morwenna just looks like Jenny eclaire though

[Big Stevie]

CooperD said:

Gemma Arterton is excellent in the lead role.

She's gorgeous.
Little known fact - she was born with six fingers, a condition known as polydactyly.

[RicksAlfas]

Finished this last night. Really enjoyed it.

[CooperD]

Finally watched the last episode yesterday and have really enjoyed the series. I wonder if they will be doing a second series? I hope they do.

[steve2]

We binge watched it over the last few days and enjoyed it a lot, hopefully there will be a second series

[nicanary]

I thought the fashions and lifestyle were spot-on. Lots of references to events of the time. I really don't think Spike Milligan would have agreed to appear on the show, however. Not his tasse de the whatsoever.

[Doofus]

nicanary said:

I really don't think Spike Milligan would have agreed to appear on the show, however. Not his tasse de the whatsoever.

I think that was a nod to Curry And Chips.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_and_Chips

Edited by Doofus on Sunday 19th March 15:24

[Bluevanman]

It's pretty good isn't it.I'd imagine we're all rooting for Sophie,you can't say that about all lead characters.
Series 2 is on now.
I think the soundtrack takes it to another level

[Mark_S1000RR_2010]

Wee Gemma Arterton story for you. When I went to get my daughter’s birth certificate registered in 2009 at Chelsea reg offices, I parked in a small car park off the Kings Road. As I was pulling into the parking space, Gemma walked in front of my car. She was so beautiful I was temporarily frozen and damn near ran her over.

I used to see lots of lovely women in London but Gemma was at an utterly different level. The only one I’ve ever seen who came close was when Julia Roberts smiled at me when she was filming in Dublin (?1993). It was like a million lumen light being switched before my eyes, gorgeous.


Sorry, thread derailment.

[CooperD]

I rather enjoyed this series but I did find Roisin Conaty's character rather annoying in this. The music score was again very good and great acting from Gemma Arterton.