Jason Manford: Comedian

After winning several smaller awards, Jason Manford was nominated for the Perrier Award in Edinburgh in 2005; for his show ‘Urban Legends’, a stand up show about those stories that always seem to happen to a friend of a friend. Jason did the comedy clubs of the UK, including the Comedy Store and Jongleurs; and did many gigs abroad as far a field as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and China.

Jason Manford: TV Credits

His first major television appearance was when he was a guest on the Channel 4 panel show, 8 out of 10 cats, presented by Jimmy Carr; he was on Dave Spikey’s team alongside Piers Morgan, and would later go on to replace Dave Spikey as Team Captain in 2007 and continued in the role until 2011. Since then, Jason has presented Sky Three’s ‘Premier League Allstars Extra Time’, Channel 4’s ‘Tonightly’; performed at the Royal Variety Performance, on ‘Channel 4’s Comedy Gala’, ITV1’s ‘The Comedy Annual 2010’, BBC1’s ‘Would I Lie to You’; became a regular on ITV1’s ‘Odd One In’ with Peter Andre and given his voice to BBC1’s highly acclaimed ‘Walk on the Wild Side’.

Jason hosted his own comedy variety show ‘Comedy Rocks’ on ITV1; won ‘Born to Shine’ with his amazing operatic skills; host comedy talent show ‘Show Me The Funny’; and host an episode of BBC1’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ to name but a few TV projects.

Radio Work

Jason hosted a radio breakfast show on XFM Manchester 2007/8 and also hosted ‘Jason Manford and Friends’ on BBC Radio 2; which brought the best comedians from over 750 acts at that years Edinburgh Fringe to Radio 2 listeners. In 2011 saw Jason cover Danny Baker’s 5Live show on the August bank holiday weekend; with sidekick and friend Justin Moorhouse.

His second DVD, Jason Manford Live, as well as autobiography ‘Brung Up Proper’ are out now.

Corporate Comedy

Jason is available for corporate hire, and has worked for many large UK companies. Entertaining as well as hosting award ceremonies, for more information get in touch on the contacts page.