Funny Up North
The History Of Northern Comedy
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.
- Writer
- C.P. Lee
Questions
- Is Funny Up North free to watch?
- Not on Filmghar: we only play films and episodes that are in the public domain or that the owner has made free. We'll show it here as soon as it is free.
- Where can I watch Funny Up North in Pakistan?
- We couldn't find a streaming service carrying Funny Up North in Pakistan right now.
- Who is in the cast of Funny Up North?
- Funny Up North stars C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle, George Formby.
- What kind of film is Funny Up North?
- Funny Up North (2011) is a comedy, documentary film.
