Press clippings Page 21
Latitude review: Jason Manford
This was classic observational stand-up with knobs on.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 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 2015Jason Manford adapts his Funny Old Year retrospectives for a weekly slot. With topical comedy, it seems the temptation to crack gags that Twitter tired of days ago is hard to shake. While Weekly Wipe prefers trepanning news coverage and seeing what trickles out, and Last Week Tonight explores unheralded topics in depth, many merely crank out weary old Cameron posh/Miliband weird tropes with abandon. It's unlikely Manford will become Britain's Jon Stewart, but here's hoping for more than hackneyed Week Mocking at least.
Mark Jones, The Guardian, 15th June 2015Interview with Jason Manford
When Jason Manford was shooting the series Ordinary Lies, rumours swirled that he was playing Michelle Keegan's husband. He wasn't, but he found people's bemused reaction a little insulting. "I was more offended that people thought it wasn't believable!" jokes the 34-year-old. "But hang on a minute, I don't have to be good-looking - I'm funny."
Herts and Essex Observer, 14th June 2015Jason Manford interview
With over a decade of stand-up under his belt, Jason Manford's set himself some new challenges.
Susan Griffin, Hull Daily Mail, 13th June 2015Jason Manford, John Bishop, Ross Noble do pub karaoke
Jason Manford was joined by The Producers cast mate Ross Noble, pal Eithne Browne and fellow comedian John Bishop for the weekly Sing Along at Ma Egertons in Liverpool.
Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo, 7th June 2015Jason Manford interview
Jason Manford reacts well when it's suggested he has a split personality, the attention span of an insect and sees happiness as a constant pursuit.
Brian Beacom, Glasgow Evening Times, 6th June 2015Jason Manford on Katie Hopkins
The actor says what he thinks of Katie but admits he wouldn't like to take her on.
Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 5th June 2015Jason Manford has sights set on Hollywood
The funny man is known for his TV roles but that could be about to change.
Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 5th June 2015Jason Manford plans to write his own musical
Jason Manford has revealed that he would like to write a musical in the future.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 5th June 2015