John Shuttleworth
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Perrier nominee and cult comedy character created by Graham in 1986.
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It's Nice Up North
Versatile singer/organist, John Shuttleworth decides to test the popular theory - that the further north you travel, the friendlier people will be - by venturing to Britain's most northerly spot, the Shetland Isles. Foiled by failing light, let down by a flat car battery, and buffeted by the constant wind, John doggedly pursues his quest; asking everyone he meets the all-important question; 'Is it nice up North?' Filmed by internationally renowned photographer, Martin Parr, "Brilliant observer of middle England" Daily Telegraph and co-starring Shetland tour guide, Elma Johnson, as herself, It's Nice Up North is a hilarious spoof documentary; a glorious mix of spurious actuality (caught by Parr's ever-roving camera), and complete nonsense from the mouth of John Shuttleworth, "Sheffield's funniest man" Independent
