Funny Up North(2011)
The History Of Northern Comedy
Funny Up North 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.
Funny Up North (2011) is a comedy and documentary film, released on July 23, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle and George Formby. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Writers:
- C.P. Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Blakeley
- Status:
- Released
Funny Up North Cast & Crew
Main cast
- C.P. Lee
C.P. Lee
as Himself
Tony Wilson
as Himself
- Frank Randle
Frank Randle
as Himself
George Formby
as Himself
Norman Evans
as Himself
Arthur Askey
as Himself
Jimmy Jewel
as Himself
- Jimmy James
Jimmy James
as Himself
Betty Driver
as Herself
- Harry Korris
Harry Korris
as Himself
- Tessie O'Shea
Tessie O'Shea
as Herself
- Mike Blakely
Mike Blakely
as Himself
Key crew
written by C.P. Lee.
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Funny Up North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Funny Up North – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny Up North online?
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Funny Up North (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Funny Up North?
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The main cast of Funny Up North (2011) includes C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle, George Formby and Norman Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Funny Up North released?
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Funny Up North was released on July 23, 2011 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Funny Up North worth watching?
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Funny Up North (2011) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.