Press clippings Page 35
Jason Manford hits out at 'pointless' Cheryl Cole
Shamed comic Jason Manford is facing a fresh storm after calling Cheryl Cole and Tulisa Contostavlos "equally pointless".
Lucy Connolly, The Sun, 23rd November 2011This much I know: Jason Manford
The comedian, 30, on his hair, Peppa Pig, and doing gigs for a tenner.
Megan Conner, The Observer, 20th November 2011Jason Manford: 'Show Me The Funny could return'
Jason Manford has revealed that ITV is considering commissioning a second series of Show Me The Funny.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 18th November 2011Christmas comedy memoirs roundup
Lee Evans, Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford and Simon Day all have books on the way.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th October 2011While its antecedent, They Think It's All Over, managed to show the surprisingly sharp side of sporting figures such as David Gower and Steve Davis, A League Of Their Own merely plays down to expectations. Team captains Andrew Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp, though likable enough, aren't terribly interesting, leaving the burden of entertainment on James Corden and his interchangeable support staff of panel-show comics, which, for this fourth series, includes Jack Whitehall, Jason Manford and Lee Mack.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 7th October 2011A big guest straight off the bat for series four: Andy Murray, taking a break from tantalising losses in Grand Slam semis. In the last series, Tim Henman fired serves at the show's regulars. How can Murray top that? By picking up a microphone to reveal his talent for rapping, backed by regular host James Corden.
The show's also held onto star players John Bishop and Andrew Flintoff, along with Jamie Redknapp and Georgie Thompson. Other guests are comic Jason Manford, and Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 7th October 2011Jason Manford talks about his book
Hidden deep within the bowels of ITV's studios on the South Bank, Asylum blog grabbed 15 minutes with Jason Manford in his dressing room in honour of his new book, Brung Up Proper: My Autobiography.
Alastair Plumb, Asylum, 6th October 2011Comedy memoirs battle for Christmas bestseller list
James Corden, Lee Evans and Jason Manford are among those in the race for a top slot on the Christmas book bestseller lists.
Tim Masters, BBC News, 29th September 2011Jason Manford interview
Jason Manford is enjoying an increasingly rare day off. A 45-date UK tour, including appearances at the Playhouse this Friday and Saturday, hasn't stopped the Mancunian from setting aside an evening to follow his beloved Manchester City.
Ray Philp, The Scotsman, 29th September 2011Jason Manford: How Peter Kay got me into university
With a black eye and half his teeth missing, a 17-year-old Jason Manford took his first tentative steps to a career in comedy at the Buzz Club in Chorlton - still bearing the scars from a vicious mugging in Moss Side.
Manchester Evening News, 27th September 2011