Funny Man

Episode 1

Side by Side

Episode 2

Me and My Shadow

Episode 3

The Keys of the Kingdom

Episode 4

The Good of the Cause

Episode 5

Grown-up Girlie

The arrival of an arrogant new leading man upsets the troupe.

Episode 6

Hearth and Home

Alec's children ignore his warnings about aspiring to more sophisticated circles, with upsetting consequences.

Episode 7

Letting Go

Teddy strives to be treated as an adult, and the troupe enjoy a riotous fancy-dress party.

Episode 8

Gingerbread House

Both Gwen and Davey are offered life-changing possibilities, but this threatens both the troupe and their own relationship.

Episode 9

A Bee in a Bonnet

June 1931. Despite a cold, Davey prepares to perform for a major producer and is too preoccupied to see that Gwen's pregnancy and isolation have affected her mental health.

Episode 10

Many Happy Returns

It's 1932 and Davey is well established in his solo career. Kath tries to accept her now dried out Bobby.

Episode 11

Song and Dance

September1932. With more members of the troupe moving out of the Lodging House, Alec contemplates the bleak future for Music Hall entertainment, but Elsie is still there for support.

Episode 12

Ships That Pass

It's 1932, and Alec is now back with Elsie and accepts that Music Hall is dying, and that he must move on.

Episode 13

Trumpet Voluntary

May 1933. A year on and Alec feels strong enough to help George start on his new tour.