Phoebe Waller-Bridge

A poignant and cynical yet ultimately hopeful reflection on the pain and strength required to love someone, delivered during a wedding ceremony.

Harry catches Fleabag in a compromising and bizarre moment involving a video of Barack Obama, leading to a dramatic but absurd breakup. Harry attempts to reclaim his dignity while packing his things, including the 'posh shampoo,' while Fleabag remains detached and breaks the fourth wall.

A desperate cafe owner attempts to secure a small business loan from a bank manager who is overly cautious following a recent sexual harassment scandal. The meeting takes a disastrous turn when a wardrobe malfunction is misinterpreted as a sexual advance, leading to a mutual exchange of insults.

A vulnerable and frantic monologue where the protagonist expresses a desperate need for direction and authority in her life. She oscillates between cynicism regarding religion and a raw, terrified plea for someone to take the burden of choice away from her.

Fleabag is caught by her boyfriend, Harry, while she is pleasuring herself to a video of Barack Obama. The scene quickly devolves into a breakup, with Harry packing his bags and expressing his frustration and sadness over their relationship.

A struggling café owner has a raw, unfiltered breakdown in front of a bank manager who previously rejected her loan application. After she confesses her deep-seated loneliness and self-destructive behavior, the manager offers her a rare moment of empathy and a second chance.

A desperate cafe owner attempts to secure a small business loan but accidentally exposes herself while trying to cool down. The misunderstanding quickly spirals into a hostile confrontation with the bank manager, who is hyper-sensitive to sexual harassment allegations.

Fleabag attempts to secure a small business loan for her cafe, but the interview quickly devolves into a bizarre and uncomfortable exchange. The bank manager makes inappropriate comments, and Fleabag's attempts to navigate the situation lead to an unexpected and humiliating conclusion.

Claire visits Fleabag at her cafe under the guise of getting lunch, but quickly reveals her anxiety over planning her own surprise party. The sisters exchange passive-aggressive barbs about success, eating habits, and Fleabag's failing finances.

In a restaurant bathroom, Fleabag discovers her sister Claire is having a miscarriage. Despite the physical and emotional trauma, Claire fiercely maintains her independence and refuses help, leading to a raw and tense confrontation about ownership of grief.

In a desperate and pathetic attempt to save his marriage, Martin lists his minor domestic contributions while acknowledging his 'bad personality' and alcohol problem. He ultimately insults his wife after she literally begs him to leave.

Fleabag breaks the fourth wall to recount the frantic preparation and awkward aftermath of a late-night hookup. She navigates the gap between her curated sexual persona and the uncomfortable, overly earnest reality of the morning after.

A woman describes her misplaced confidence while walking to her cafe, only to have her ego bruised by a passing stranger's comment.

Fleabag endures a cringe-inducing date with a man she internally mocks, only to have her attempt at a dramatic exit undermined by her own petty theft. The scene highlights Fleabag's habit of breaking the fourth wall to share her cynical inner monologue with the audience while navigating modern dating frustrations.

A desperate cafe owner attempts to secure a small business loan but accidentally exposes herself while trying to cool down. The bank manager, hypersensitive due to a recent harassment scandal, misinterprets the gesture as a sexual advance, leading to a hostile confrontation.