Not only is he one of the most regognisable comics of today – cropping up on 8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and more – he can now be seen bringing us the latest news on china plates, honey shortages and overweight pets in The One Show at tea time.
Inspired by Billy Connolly, who he saw live at the age of 8, Jason began his career in 1999 when he worked at the Buzz Comedy Club upstairs at the Southern Hotel in Chorlton, Manchester.
His big break came when a performer didn’t arrive for an evening set giving Jason, who was 17 at the time and working as a glass collector, the chance to step up and fill in. Six gigs later he was crowned The City Life North West Comedian of the Year.
The Lancashire lad was nominated for the Perrier Award in Edinburgh in 2005 for his show Urban Legends and first appeared on our television screens on 8 out of 10 Cats, before going on to replace Dave Spikey as team captain in 2007.
Jason is currently on his second national tour, which started in July 2010 and runs until the end of 2011.
:: Jason Manford, Cambridge Corn Exchange, November 5 at 8pm. Tickets are £20. Contact (01223) 357851 / www.cornex.co.uk.
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