Press clippings Page 20
Peter Kay is a natural heir to Ronnie Barker
Ahead of BBC1 tribute series, Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle, friends and collaborators Sian Gibson, Danny Baker, Reece Shearsmith and Jason Manford tell TV Times what makes Peter Kay a comedy great.
TV Times, 15th April 2016Jason Manford performed for patient in an ambulance
Salford comic Jason Manford ended up putting on an extra show after his first night on the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour. The kind-hearted comedian ended up doing an impromptu performance - in an ambulance - for an elderly woman who suffered a fall and broken her arm on her way out of the show.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 11th February 2016Jason Manford has his name spelled wrong ahead of tour
The comic was amused to be named Jason 'Mamford' at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's launch in Southampton.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 10th February 2016Jason Manford criticises Government over floods
In a Facebook message ahead of a charity comedy gig, Mr Manford accused the present and previous governments of collective responsibility for poorly thought-out emergency funding.
Jess Staufenberg, The Independent, 28th December 2015In a Christmas instalment of Alan Davies's rambling chatshow - the guests just talk at random, the title of the show being decided at the end; so "Christmas" is perhaps a strong contender this time around - the Reverend Richard Coles, EastEnder Jo Joyner and comedians Jason Manford and Joe Lycett get together at the round table. There is talk of donning Santa outfits, chimney fires, having a curry on Christmas Day and a wonderful story about Brian Blessed. But then, aren't they all?
Bim Adewunmi, The Guardian, 23rd December 2015Jason Manford defends Jimmy Carr following dwarf joke
Jason Manford has come to the defence of Jimmy Carr after it emerged Ofcom were investigating complaints from viewers when the comedian left an audience stunned with a controversial joke about 'dwarf shortage'.
Rebecca Pocklington, The Mirror, 8th December 2015Jason Manford in Paris Facebook row
Jason Manford has become embroiled in a controversy following his heartfelt, expletive-packed Facebook post condemning the attackers in Paris as cowards for killing innocent people just out enjoying themselves.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2015Latitude review: Jason Manford
This was classic observational stand-up with knobs on.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th July 2015Review: Jason Manford at Latitude
He hasn't been to Latitude for nine years, and hasn't played any other outdoor festivals in the meantime, but it's not for want of appreciation. The audience here love him, no matter what his level of cool.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th July 2015Jason Manford in Facebook racism row
Comedian Jason Manford has become embroiled in a Facebook row after claiming he deleted three old school friends from the social network because they shared 'racist' videos.
Jennifer Newton, Daily Mail, 29th June 2015