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Funny Up North

Funny Up North

Funny Up North
2011 1h 14m6.0

Funny Up North

“The History Of Northern Comedy”

ComedyDocumentary
6.0

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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.

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ScreenplayC.P. Lee
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 23, 2011
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 14m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes1
GenresComedy, Documentary

Cast

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C.P. Lee

Himself

Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson

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Frank Randle

Himself

George Formby

George Formby

Himself

Norman Evans

Norman Evans

Himself

Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

Himself

Jimmy Jewel

Jimmy Jewel

Himself

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Jimmy James

Himself

Betty Driver

Betty Driver

Herself

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Harry Korris

Himself

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Tessie O'Shea

Herself

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Mike Blakely

Himself

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Arthur Mertz

Himself

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Wyn Mertz

Herself

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Douglas Wakefield

Himself

Patricia Phoenix

Patricia Phoenix

Herself

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Jimmy Clitheroe

Himself

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Eli Woods

Himself

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John E. Blakeley

Himself

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Where can I watch Funny Up North?

Funny Up North (2011) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

How long is Funny Up North?

Funny Up North runs 1h 14m (74 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Comedy, Documentary.

Is Funny Up North worth watching?

Funny Up North is rated 6.0/10 by 1 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Documentary fans.