FUNNY COW

Cert 15

Digital today, disc Monday Maxine Peake reinforces her reputation as one of Britain’s most fierce acting talents in this unforgiving comedy drama.

The star of TV’s Silk is mesmerising in the title role which charts the rise of a combative and unrepentant comic from poverty stricken childhood to TV wealth.

Known only as Funny Cow, in flashbacks we’re offered insights into her life and her struggle for survival and reinvention while battling abuse and alcoholism.

There are comic cameos by John Bishop and Vic Reeves, and songs by singer Richard Hawley add to the emotion.

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