What Happens at the End of Funny Up North?

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.

the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on C.P. Lee (Himself)'s journey. The North of England has always enjoyed its own very particular brand of comedy, best seen today in Coronation Street.

How Does C.P. Lee (Himself)'s Story End?

• C.P. Lee: C.P. Lee's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Tony Wilson (Himself): Tony Wilson's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Frank Randle (Himself): Frank Randle's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Funny Up North Mean?

Funny Up North's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving C.P. Lee may feel rushed. the director's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.