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Show Me The Funny. Image shows from L to R: Kate Copstick, Jason Manford, Alan Davies. Copyright: Big Talk Productions
Show Me The Funny

Show Me The Funny

  • TV factual / stand-up
  • ITV1
  • 2011
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Reality show presented by Jason Manford in which 10 aspiring comedians travelled to different parts of the country to perform stand-up. Also features Alan Davies, Kate Copstick, Alfie Moore, Cole Parker, Dan Mitchell and more.

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Press clippings Page 7

Susan Calman: Comics never die on TV

Do you want smooth stand-up with reliable jokes? Or would you rather watch one person with a microphone try to control a riot?

Susan Calman, The Guardian, 12th July 2011

Stand-up shows are over edited claims Alan Davies

The comedian Alan Davies claims shows like Live At The Apollo are sanitising the experience of watching stand-up comics.

Richard Alleyne, The Telegraph, 11th July 2011

Jason Manford: I thought about retraining as plasterer

Life as a comedian isn't always a barrel of laughs. Jason Manford, the stand-up who became a presenter, says he nearly packed it all in after his One Show debacle.

Dave Mark, Wales Online, 11th July 2011

ITV1 to launch hunt for new stand-up comedy star

ITV has commissioned a prime-time comedy show which aims to discover a new stand-up star. The winner will receive a tour, their own DVD and a cash prize.

British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2011

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