Funny Up North: The History of Northern Comedy
A unique documentary featuring a host 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. 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 Blakely and its many stars. Hosted by Professor Chris Lee, the authority on Northern Cinema, Funny Up North takes you on a journey from its humble beginnings to its demise in the 1960s. It’s reet good!
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