Funny Man

Name: Funny Man
Released: 1981
Cast: Jimmy Jewel, David Schofield, Andrew Fell, Jean Boht, Sharon Duce

1981· 1 seasonEnded

On ITV Thames Valley — From Thames Television

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Synopsis

"Funny Man" chronicles an extended family of UK music-hall entertainers in the late 1920s, an era of decline for variety entertainment, as audiences flocked instead to motion-picture cinemas.

Episodes

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E1 Side by SideNext upApr 23, 1981
E2 Me and My ShadowApr 30, 1981
E3 The Keys of the KingdomMay 7, 1981
E4 The Good of the CauseMay 14, 1981
E5 Grown-up GirlieMay 28, 1981
Synopsis
The arrival of an arrogant new leading man upsets the troupe.
E6 Hearth and HomeJun 4, 1981
Synopsis
Alec's children ignore his warnings about aspiring to more sophisticated circles, with upsetting consequences.
E7 Letting GoJun 11, 1981
Synopsis
Teddy strives to be treated as an adult, and the troupe enjoy a riotous fancy-dress party.
Guest stars: Madeline Smith (Prunella)
E8 Gingerbread HouseJun 18, 1981
Synopsis
Both Gwen and Davey are offered life-changing possibilities, but this threatens both the troupe and their own relationship.
E9 A Bee in a BonnetJun 25, 1981
Synopsis
June 1931. Despite a cold, Davey prepares to perform for a major producer and is too preoccupied to see that Gwen's pregnancy and isolation have affected her mental health.
E10 Many Happy ReturnsJul 2, 1981
Synopsis
It's 1932 and Davey is well established in his solo career. Kath tries to accept her now dried out Bobby.
E11 Song and DanceJul 9, 1981
Synopsis
September 1932. With more members of the troupe moving out of the Lodging House, Alec contemplates the bleak future for Music Hall entertainment, but Elsie is still there for support.
E12 Ships That PassJul 16, 1981
Synopsis
It's 1932, and Alec is now back with Elsie and accepts that Music Hall is dying, and that he must move on.
E13 Trumpet VoluntaryJul 23, 1981
Synopsis
May 1933. A year on and Alec feels strong enough to help George start on his new tour.