Funny Up North
“The History Of Northern Comedy”
Synopsis
Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more. The North of England has always enjoyed its own very particular brand of comedy, best seen today in Coronation Street. 80 years ago however Mancunian Studios produced feature films for the northern masses. Funny Up North tells the story of the Mancunian Studios, its eccentric owner John E Blakeley and its cavalcade of stars including such household names as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Jewell, George Formby and the legendary Frank Randle. Hosted by Professor Chris Lee, the authority on northern cinema, Funny Up North takes you on a journey from its humble beginnings to its sad demise in the 1960s.
Top Cast
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Tony Wilson
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Frank Randle
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George Formby
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Norman Evans
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Arthur Askey
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Jimmy Jewel
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Jimmy James
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Betty Driver
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Harry Korris
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Tessie O'Shea
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Mike Blakely
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Arthur Mertz
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Wyn Mertz
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Douglas Wakefield
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Patricia Phoenix
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Jimmy Clitheroe
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- C.P. Lee
- Original Title
- Funny Up North
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.P. Lee
Mike Blakeley
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Frequently Asked Questions About Funny Up North
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What is Funny Up North about?
Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more. The North of England has always enjoyed its own very particular brand of comedy, best seen today in Coronation Street. 80 years ago however Mancunian Studios produced feature films for the northern masses. Funny Up North tells the story of the Mancunian Studios, its eccentric owner John E Blakeley and its cavalcade of stars including such household names as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Jewell, George Formby and the legendary Frank Randle. Hosted by Professor Chris Lee, the authority on northern cinema, Funny Up North takes you on a journey from its humble beginnings to its sad demise in the 1960s.
Who directed Funny Up North?
Funny Up North was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Funny Up North?
The principal cast of Funny Up North includes C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle, George Formby, Norman Evans.
When was Funny Up North released and how long is it?
Funny Up North was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.