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Jason Manford interview
Scan the room at a Jason Manford gig and you'll see hundreds of happy people nudging each other and exchanging knowing nods. Whether the Salford-born comic is talking about relationships, life on the road, paddle tennis or anything else, really - being relatable is near the top of his list of priorities.
Ashley Davies, The Yorkshire Post, 22nd April 2025Jason Manford on preparing for York gig
"After funny, relatable is the next most important thing for me," says Manford, who is celebrating 25 years in comedy, and currently on tour with his new show, A Manford All Seasons.
Ashley Davies, The York Press, 2nd April 2025Hollywood legend and TV star spotted munching on Greggs sausage rolls
A Hollywood legend and a British TV star were spotted together munching on Greggs sausage rolls in a UK car park.
The pair have been working on a new project together.
Joshua Rom, The Sun, 27th February 2025Why comedians are taking over TV gameshows
From Romesh Ranganathan to Lee Mack, big-name stand-ups are increasingly fronting quiz shows. What's causing the glut of comics?
Ralph Jones, The Guardian, 19th February 2025Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford and Meera Syal join Sky's Tinsel Town
Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Meera Syal, Asim Chaudhry and Mawaan Rizwan have joined Sky's Christmas movie Tinsel Town.
British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2025Jason Manford at the Palladium review
Jason Manford delivers a consistently funny set and reveals a peek behind the effort that goes into his effortless observational style.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th February 2025Have I Got Sport For You, review
BBC One's Have I Got News For You spin-off, hosted by Jason Manford, has one fundamental flaw: sports stars generally aren't funny.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 3rd January 2025Jason Manford adds 89 more dates to his tour
Jason Manford has announced an additional 89 shows in 2025 as part of his current live tour, A Manford All Seasons.
British Comedy Guide, 25th November 2024Jason Manford to host Have I Got Sport For You
Have I Got Sport For You, the spin-off pilot from Have I Got News For You which will air this December, will be hosted by Jason Manford.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024Laura Lexx wins at Women in Comedy Festival Awards
Laura Lexx's stand-up show Slinky has won Best Show in the inaugural Women in Comedy Festival Awards. Meanwhile Ariel Hebditch was named Best Newcomer.
British Comedy Guide, 14th October 2024