Jason Manford & Rosanna Bates

Manchester-born and bred comedian Jason Manford's first venture into singing came when he was a youngster. Coming from a musical family, Manford moved into standup after he was inspired as a teen by the likes of Johnny Vegas, Lee Evans, and Peter Kay. As a regular on the comedy circuit in the U.K., Manford eventually moved into television, with acting parts in shows such as Shameless and Ideal, and became a regular on panel shows including 8 out of 10 Cats. In 2009, Manford decided to perform on the West End stage and in 2012 earned a part as Pirelli in the London revival of S...