LEIGH Film Society is to screen comedy drama 24 Hour Party People as part of the 'Our North' season.

Teaming up with Film Hub North, the society will screen the film in celebration of Factory Records’ 40th Anniversary.

The iconic 2002 flick will be shown as part of the Our North season of films celebrating 'northernness'.

The film, about Manchester's music scene from 1976 to 1992, stars Steve Coogan and Peter Kay and features cameos from members of the community including Factory Records founder Tony Wilson.

Factory Records was a Manchester-based independent record label, started by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus, with a roster that included bands like Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays.

The screening will take place at the Turnpike Centre, Civic Square on Friday, August 31.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7:30pm start.

Tickets, priced between three and five pounds, can be bought online at leighfilmsociety.com or by calling the Box Office at 07969647466.