Gemma Arterton stars as a Blackpool beauty queen who heads to swinging 60s London to chase her haphazard dream to work in showbusiness.
Barbara lands a lead role in a new TV comedy, but just as she's about to realise her dream, news from home threatens to derail her opportunity.
The show is a huge hit and Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.
Sophie and Clive's off-screen romance is the talk of the town, but Sophie makes a discovery that threatens to bring down the whole show.
Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over. Contrite, Clive decides to win her back.
The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie as the series reaches its finale.
When her new sitcom flops, Sophie Straw meets a suave Hollywood agent - who offers her a big opportunity.
Despite new career possibilities, Sophie's heart continues to ache for Dennis and her mother - who fails to provide her with comfort.
A girls' trip to the pub helps to inspire Sophie's brilliant new sitcom idea while repairing her friendship with Marj.
Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.
