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The Jason Manford Show

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Jason Manford, one of the UK's most loved comedians, is on Absolute Radio every Sunday from 8am. If that sounds a bit early on a Sunday for you, then catch the best bits of Jason's show on this handy podcast..

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Jason Manford, one of the UK's most loved comedians, is on Absolute Radio every Sunday from 8am. If that sounds a bit early on a Sunday for you, then catch the best bits of Jason's show on this handy podcast..

Language:

English


Episodes
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Hotels, Bin Swap & 300 Tennis Balls

10/5/2025
Jason Manford and his trusty sidekick Steve Edge are back to kick off your Sunday morning on Absolute Radio! Jason’s had a weird run-in at a hotel and he needs to vent, which, naturally, opens the floodgates to all the little things that drive us mad in hotels. Meanwhile, Steve’s cat has been moonlighting with the neighbours and there’s a curious update about Jon Richardson slowly turning into... Jason Manford? Bin Chat is back with some serious bin swap drama, and the lads are armed with a fresh batch of trivia in Hit Me With Your Best Facts - they even uncover a law from Alabama that’ll make you double-check your back pocket, trust us, it’s wild. Want to get involved with next week's show? Fancy hearing your story on-air? Drop the lads a line at Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

Duration:00:55:16

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Wing Fest, Conkers & ‘Cocoon’ Hotels

9/28/2025
Jason Manford and Steve Edge are back this Sunday on Absolute Radio, and they’ve brought chaos, curiosity, and questionable theories with them. This week, the lads take it upon themselves to officially declare the end of summer (because obviously, that’s their job now). Jason’s got a wild theory about Jon Richardson that absolutely cannot wait, and Steve checks in from his recent stay in a pod hotel. Plus, there’s a conker crisis spreading across the UK. Also Bin Chat is back featuring a mysterious unclaimed bin that’s raising more questions than answers. And of course, your finest trivia gets the spotlight in Hit Me With Your Best Facts. There’s even one fact that’ll make you never look at roadworks the same way again. You can get involved with next week's show by emailing Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

Duration:00:51:39

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Gnomes, Health Summits and Hotel Breakfasts

9/21/2025
Jason and Steve are back this Sunday with some light-hearted fun for your Sunday morning. This week, Bin Chat returns with a full-blown garden bin crisis (yes, it’s escalated). There’s also a Question for Steve from a listener who’s absolutely petrified of garden gnomes, and honestly, fair enough. Meanwhile, Jason attended a Health Optimisation Summit and experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of his life. And in Hit Me With Your Best Facts, expect trivia featuring blimps, octopuses, and guinea pigs, because why not? If you've got a Question, some Bin Chat or piece of trivia for Hit Me With Your Best Facts, email Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

Duration:00:48:45

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Geckos, Holiday Bins & Scamming Yourself

9/14/2025
Jason Manford and his best mate Steve Edge are back with you this Sunday. Jason’s got a tale about how he accidentally scammed himself (yes, really), Steve’s still knee-deep in grapes trying to make his own wine (spoiler: it’s not going well), and the lads are debating your big questions, like, is it actually possible to look cool in the gym? Bin Chat makes a triumphant return with a special holiday edition, and they’re armed with your finest trivia in Hit Me With Your Best Facts. You can get involved with the show next week by emailing Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

Duration:00:53:33

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The Boys Are Back!

9/7/2025
Jason Manford and his best mate Steve Edge are back on Absolute Radio, and Sunday mornings just got a whole lot dafter. After a summer full of chaos, calamity, and questionable decisions, the lads have a lot to catch up on. Steve’s getting ready to make wine (yes, really), Jason’s had his appendix whipped out (ouch), and there was a slightly awkward moment at customs involving a mysterious bag. Spoiler: it wasn’t what it looked like. They’re diving into your confessions of the daftest things you’ve ever done . Trust us, some of them are absolute belters. Plus, the legendary Hit Me With Your Best Facts is back with trivia so good, it might just blow your socks off. Want to get involved? Fancy hearing your story on-air? Drop the lads a line at Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk and join the Sunday silliness.

Duration:00:52:38

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Oasis, Hosepipes and Flying Ants

7/20/2025
Start your Sunday with Jason Manford and Steve Edge as they return with their usual mix of banter, bizarre facts, and big decisions. This week, they’re tackling the UK’s hosepipe bans, hear how Jason has to wrestle with a major life choice: birthday party or Oasis gig? There’s also a puzzling Question for Steve about Flying Ant Day that leaves them both baffled, and your weird and wonderful trivia makes a comeback in Hit Me With Your Best Facts. It’s the kind of Sunday that’ll make you laugh, think, and maybe Google “do ants actually fly?” Get involved with future shows by emailing Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk.

Duration:01:00:24

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Sunburn, Fines & Random Things That Make You Cry

7/13/2025
Start your Sunday with laughs, banter, and a bit of chaos as Jason Manford teams up with his best mate Steve Edge! This week, the duo dive into a hilarious “Question for Steve” that sparks a debate on the everyday annoyances that definitely deserve a fine. Jason opens up about the quirks of moving back in with his parents, and the lads get emotional—literally—as they read your stories about the random things that make you cry. Plus your trivia takes centre stage once again in Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

Duration:00:57:22

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Malapropisms & Moving House

7/6/2025
Jason Manford and Steve Edge are back with you this Sunday to bring some light-hearted fun to your morning. Jason shares his experience of moving house, there's a Question For Steve about the best and worst sports to spectate, and after last week's show, the pair share your malapropisms (the wrong words we use in place of similar-sounding ones). Plus, the guys have lots of your trivia in Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

Duration:00:49:03

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Minimum Wage Bees, 90% Of A Brain Missing and Not For Jase

6/22/2025
This morning on the show, Steve tells tale of his 10 hour airport delay, a listener emails in with the worst Father's Day tale of all time, Bee's get minimum wage and a Frenchman gets some very unsettling brain news.

Duration:00:47:50

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Father’s Day, Netflix Ready & Things We Shouldn’t Laugh At

6/15/2025
Jason Manford and Steve Edge are back this Sunday morning on Absolute Radio. With it being Father’s day the guys work out whether they’re more ‘Daddy Cool’ or Embarrassing Dads. Jason is putting his football coaching skills to the test and find out why Steve is Netflix ready. Plus, Jason and Steve break down the Top 10 things Brits laugh at that we probably shouldn’t. If you want to get involved with future weeks, email Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

Duration:00:52:10