Jason Manford Live at the Manchester Apollo out in November on DVD

JASON MANFORD
LIVE AT THE MANCHESTER APOLLO

DVD Released by Universal Pictures Ltd on Monday 16th November 2009

The hugely popular, award winning Mancunian comedian and '8 out of 10 Cats' team captain, Jason Manford releases his long awaited debut live stand up DVD on Monday 16th November.

Renowned for his cheeky observational humour, story-telling and loveable, friendly delivery, this show brings together Jason's most hilarious anecdotes including the rules of driving, urinal etiquette, the power of call centre regional accents and the lies Dads tell.

As well as the critically acclaimed show, the DVD also features an exclusive extras package.

Jason's TV credits include appearing as team captain on '8 out of 10 Cats' (Channel 4) and team captain, alongside Fern Britton, on new panel show 'As Seen on TV' (BBC1), hosted by Steve Jones. Jason has also appeared on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC1), Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow (BBC 1), Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (Channel 4) and will be hosting an episode of the forthcoming series of 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC1).

Jason's hilarious creation 'Walk on the Wild Side' (BBC1), which combines the comedy talent of Jason Manford and friends with wildlife footage, has been shown on Saturday evenings over summer 2009 and Jason Manford & Friends (BBC Radio 2) was broadcast in September 2009.

Jason is currently touring the UK with his live stand up show. Jason Manford will also be performing at the 'Royal Variety Performance' in December 2009.

PRAISE FOR JASON MANFORD

"One of the most consistently funny and effortlessly charming new comics around"

Jonathan Ross

"Guaranteed to deliver laughs...incredibly funny" Chortle

"A very funny, very engaging performer...A joy" Scotsman

"A natural with the audience, warm, fun, engaging" Manchester Evening News

"Sharp observational comedy...inspired one-liners...Manford certainly knows how to get the laughs" Metro

AWARDS

North West Comedy Awards Best Stand up on the North West Circuit 2006

Chortle Best Breakthrough Act 2006

Perrier Award Nominee 2005

The List Writers' Guild Edinburgh Fringe Award for Best Comedy Newcomer 2005

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