Maxine Peake stars in this British comedy drama as a woman who defies expectations by becoming a stand-up comedian. With a natural gift for making people laugh, she strives to leave her dull existence with her violent husband behind to pursue an on-stage profession. After some initial nervous starts, she becomes a renowned success at various comedy clubs as she surprises both men and women of all backgrounds with her wicked sense of humour. The cast also includes Paddy Considine, Stephen Graham and Christine Bottomley.
- Cast
- Maxine Peake, Hebe Beardsall, Christine Bottomley, Stephen Graham, Paddy Considine, Alun Armstrong, Tony Pitts, Bobby Knutt, Hannah Walters, Diane Morgan
- Genres
- Comedy
- Language
- English
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