"Funland" (2005) TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

23 October 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot Keywords:

One Word Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Daniel Mays	...	Carter Krantz (11 episodes, 2005)
Ian Puleston-Davies	...	Shirley Woolf (11 episodes, 2005)
Sarah Smart	...	Lola Sutton (11 episodes, 2005)
Kris Marshall	...	Dudley Sutton (11 episodes, 2005)
Philip Jackson	...	Leo Finch (11 episodes, 2005)
Judy Parfitt	...	Mercy Woolf (11 episodes, 2005)
Emily Aston	...	Ruby Woolf (10 episodes, 2005)
Frances Barber	...	Connie Woolf (10 episodes, 2005)
Roy Barraclough	...	Onan Van Kneck (10 episodes, 2005)
Kenny Doughty	...	Liam Woolf (10 episodes, 2005)
Paul Courtenay Hyu	...	Bryan Luke / ... (9 episodes, 2005)
Ryan Pope	...	Chris Church (8 episodes, 2005)
Beth Cordingly	...	Vienna Keen (8 episodes, 2005)
Nicholas Beveney	...	The Greek (8 episodes, 2005)
Ron Cook	...	Hitman 1 / ... (7 episodes, 2005)
Brian Hibbard	...	Willy Woolf / ... (7 episodes, 2005)
Cheryl Campbell	...	Valerie Hinchcliffe (6 episodes, 2005)
Jason Watkins	...	Bradley Stainer (6 episodes, 2005)
Kevin Eldon	...	Shadowman / ... (5 episodes, 2005)

Series Directed by
Brian Kirk		(4 episodes, 2005)
Susan Tully		(4 episodes, 2005)
Dearbhla Walsh		(3 episodes, 2005)

Series Writing credits
Simon Ashdown		(11 episodes, 2005)
Jeremy Dyson		(11 episodes, 2005)

Series Produced by
Kenton Allen	....	executive producer (11 episodes, 2005)
Simon Ashdown	....	associate producer (11 episodes, 2005)
Di Barton	....	line producer (11 episodes, 2005)
Sanne Wohlenberg	....	producer (11 episodes, 2005)
Jeremy Dyson	....	associate producer (10 episodes, 2005)
Gabbie Asher	....	development producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
David A. Hughes		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Lukas Strebel		(11 episodes, 2005)

Series Film Editing by
Emer Reynolds		(4 episodes, 2005)
Tony Cranstoun		(3 episodes, 2005)

Series Casting by
Rachel Freck		(11 episodes, 2005)

Series Makeup Department
Lesley Brennan	....	makeup artist (3 episodes, 2005)
Janet Horsfield	....	makeup designer (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Paul Smith	....	third assistant director (11 episodes, 2005)
Dan Winch	....	first assistant director (7 episodes, 2005)

Series Art Department
Julie Ann Horan	....	stand-by art director (10 episodes, 2005)

Series Sound Department
Paul Horsfall	....	dialogue editor (11 episodes, 2005)

Series Special Effects by
Mike H.G. Bates	....	special effects makeup (11 episodes, 2005)
Mike Stringer	....	special effects makeup (11 episodes, 2005)

Series Visual Effects by
Nathan Hughes	....	digital matte painter (11 episodes, 2005)
George Roper	....	visual effects (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Robin Earle	....	head stunt rigger (11 episodes, 2005)
Levan Doran	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Rick English	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
James Scott	....	focus puller (11 episodes, 2005)
Bob Shipsey	....	camera operator (11 episodes, 2005)
Anthony Sutcliffe	....	assistant camera (11 episodes, 2005)

Series Casting Department
Jane Anderson	....	casting assistant (11 episodes, 2005)

Series Editorial Department
Jamie Parry	....	colorist (1 episode, 2005)
Christian Blood	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Suzanne Leigh	....	script supervisor (11 episodes, 2005)
Gemma Nunn	....	runner (11 episodes, 2005)
Lee Clyne	....	unit medic (unknown episodes)
Louisa Hopgood	....	script editor (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• BBC Comedy-North

Distributors

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2005) (UK) (TV) (BBC Three) (original airing)

Special Effects

• Hybrid Enterprises

Other Companies

• EuroKids & Adults International Casting and Model Agency  extras casting

Runtime:

60 min (pilot) | 30 min (10 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA

Filming Locations:

Bond Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Company:

BBC Comedy-North

Surreal experience - grotesquely funny & very rude!

I am currently watching Funland on BBC2 after having missed it when it was originally shown on BBC3. So far I have thoroughly enjoyed it, the comedy element appeals to my sense of humour perfectly. The cast of grotesques that populate this production are uniformly excellent and the shadowy lighting / sets convey the seedy atmosphere perfectly. I love Blackpool and am a regular visitor but I must say that this programme does not serve as a very good advert for it! It does however capture the darker side/underbelly of this unique town. It is also extremely near the knuckle both visually and verbally! Anyone who enjoys comedy such as that performed by the League of Gentlemen will enjoy this series.