Ep 3. Funeral

Another Period season 1 episode 3 titled "Funeral" follows the Bellacourts as they prepare to mourn the loss of one of their own. The family comes together to plan a funeral for their deceased sibling, Baby Randy. The entire household is in a state of shock and sadness as they try to come to terms with the loss.

As preparations for the funeral begin, the Bellacourts' self-absorbed personalities come to light as they each try to outdo one another with their own elaborate ideas for the service. The family hires a flamboyant funeral planner, Dodo, who provides them with a list of extravagant options to ensure Baby Randy's funeral is the most grandiose event possible.

Despite their efforts to make the funeral as lavish as possible, the Bellacourts are faced with a problem: Baby Randy's body has disappeared. The family's butler, Peepers, is tasked with tracking down the missing body before the service. Meanwhile, Lillian and Beatrice, the two sisters at the center of the show, scramble to find a substitute body for the casket.

As the day of the funeral arrives, chaos ensues when the family discovers that they have mistakenly hired a clown for the service instead of a man in religious garb. The clown's antics and inappropriate behavior quickly turn the somber event into a comedy of errors.

Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to various members of the Bellacourt family, each one more dysfunctional and eccentric than the last. The show's satirical take on the upper-class during the early 1900s continues to be on full display as the family's self-centered attitudes are juxtaposed with the tragedy of losing a loved one.

Despite the macabre subject matter, "Funeral" remains true to the show's comedic roots. The episode balances moments of genuine emotion with dark humor, resulting in a hilarious and irreverent take on death and mourning in high society.

Overall, "Funeral" is a standout episode of Another Period. The show's unique blend of satire, absurdity, and historical accuracy continues to be a winning combination, making it a must-watch for fans of period comedies.