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Peter Kay set to return to the stage
Peter Kay could be set for an epic return to the stage - five years after cancelling his UK tour. His comic pal Jason Manford has told fans to "keep an eye out" for news the star will make a stand-up comeback.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 7th May 2022Jason Manford hits out at BBC for axing Scarborough but teases potential return
Jason Manford and Catherine Tyldesley led the cast of the BBC sitcom Scarborough, which aired for just one series in 2019 - with it having not since been renewed.
Ashleigh Rainbird, The Mirror, 20th April 2022Jason Manford wants to reboot classic gameshow You Bet!
Just when you thought there weren't enough Nineties TV reboots on our screens, Jason Manford wants to bring back You Bet!
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 18th April 2022Jason Manford: I was shaken by Will Smith's Oscars slap
Comic Jason Manford has admitted he was left "shaken" by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
The 40-year-old has today been announced he'll present the UK's biggest street party by The National Lottery after a string of successful hosting stints.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 13th April 2022Manford's Comedy Club unveils new 2022 openings
Manford's Comedy Clubs has announce its continued expansion with three additional venues opening soon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2022Jason Manford reveals his one demand for joining Starstruck
Sharing the stage with an all-star panel of judges, Jason Manford admitted to feeling uneasy.
The 40-year-old comic is firmly in the "Simon Cowell chair" for new ITV talent show Starstruck, alongside US singer Adam Lambert, soul star Beverley Knight and West End icon and TV darling Sheridan Smith.
Stuart Pink, The Sun, 14th February 2022Fans struggle for refunds as Comedy In The Park gigs cancelled
A string of major comedy events have been cancelled following the collapse of its promoter - leaving ticket-holders out of pocket. John Bishop was to headline a string of Comedy In The Park gigs, in which he would have been joined by the likes of Jason Manford, Rob Beckett, Al Murray, Katherine Ryan and Dara O Briain. But promoter M&B Promotions has now stopped trading, blaming the Covid pandemic.
Chortle, 10th February 2022Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards
Manford will return to hosting duties once more, with the event set to take at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 10 April.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 2nd February 2022Sunday with Jason Manford
The comedian on his busy Sunday brunch, pub quiz all-star family and recording his radio show at home.
Michael Segalov, The Observer, 30th January 2022Jason Manford wins two prizes at North West Comedy Awards
Jason Manford, Dan Nightingale, Paul Smith and Dan Tiernan were amongst the winners at last night's North West Comedy Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 19th January 2022