Sky is to release their 6-part comedy drama 'Funny Woman' on 9th February 2023. It is a based on Nick Hornby's bestselling novel 'Funny Girl' about Blackpool beauty queen Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton) who takes 1960s London by storm. She dreams of reinventing herself and breaking through into the male-dominated world of TV sitcoms.
Alistair Petrie will play the antagonistic Ted Sergeant, Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC, whose office Barbara first approaches.
The series has been adapted for TV by Nick Hornby and Morwenna Banks. The show's impressive cast also includes Rupert Everett, David Threlfall, Tom Bateman, Olivia Williams and Morwenna Banks.
The Sky Original comedy will premiere on Sky Max and NOW on Thursday 9th February. Take a look at the trailer.
Alistair Petrie is available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click his image for his profile page and voiceover showreel.
