The Jason Manford Show

<p>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..</p>

Christmas Special, Secret Santas and Goodbye for Now

Jason Manford and his best mate Steve Edge return for their final show on Absolute Radio!They’re going out in style,  sampling the finest festive treats the supermarkets have to offer (warning: the gingerbread mulled wine packs a punch). The lads also tackle one of your questions about Secret Santa – and trust us, they’ve got opinions.Expect a countdown of the UK’s Top 30 festive flavours, some surprisingly passionate Christmas bin chat, and one last round of Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

11-30
48:19

All-Star Paddle, Royal Variety & Vending Machines

Jason Manford and his best mate Steve Edge are back with some light-hearted fun for your Sunday morning.This week, Jason spills the beans on an all-star paddle match featuring none other than Michael McIntyre and Gary Barlow. And if that wasn’t enough, he takes us behind the velvet curtain of the Royal Variety Show, where he may or may not have invited the Prince and Princess of Wales to swap their crowns for a paddle. (Spoiler: they were very polite about it.)Meanwhile, Steve faces a life-changing question about vending machines, we investigate the mystery of a vanishing bin in Bin Chat, and your trivia skills get a workout in Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

11-23
50:11

Schrodingers Cruise, Long Bums and a Intimacy Coordinator at a Scare Maze

This week on the show, Jason gets in trouble with his diary, Bin Chat delves into the specific weather issues of Northampton, Hit Me With Your Best Fact brings us some very interesting news on Woodpeckers and Jason and Steve pitch a cruise ship to an unenthusiastic listener.

11-16
48:39

Robots, ‘6 7’ & Broken Windows

Jason Manford and his partner-in-crime Steve Edge are bringing lots of laughs to your Sunday morning.This week, Steve’s decided to learn German (for a good reason), Jason’s accidentally turned his car into a convertible via the back window, and the lads are trying to figure out if robots are about to take over the world.There’s also a very important Question for Steve: when is it socially acceptable to start watching Christmas films? (Spoiler: Jason has strong opinions.) Plus, they dive into your brilliant trivia in Hit Me With Your Best Facts.Want to get involved in next week’s show? Send an email to Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk — the more random the fact, question or Bin Chat the better!

11-09
56:14

Tree Surgery, Pro Paddle & Attractive Professions

Jason Manford is back this Sunday morning with his trusty sidekick Steve Edge!This week, Jason recounts his charity paddle match with a Traitor  - no, seriously, one of those Traitors. Tree surgeons leave the pair completely stumped, and after hosting the glitzy ‘My Dentist Awards’, they sink their teeth into a debate about the UK’s most attractive professions. Spoiler: it’s not Tree Surgeons.Plus, Bin Chat makes its triumphant return, Question for Steve is back with more baffling brilliance, and Hit Me with Your Best Facts delivers trivia involving penguins, clever crows, and one very angry octopus.Want to be part of the madness next week? Email Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk - the weirder the better!

10-19
56:10

Sour Grapes, Storm Amy and Random Presents

Jason Manford and his partner-in-crime Steve Edge are back with some Sunday morning silliness. This week, Jason’s been caught up in a bit of drama (thanks, Storm Amy!), while Steve’s finally harvested his grapes for homemade wine. There’s also a burning question for Steve about Celebrity Traitors - the show everyone’s pretending not to be obsessed with.Meanwhile, Jason had a moment of truth while squeezing into his pantomime costume and now desperately needs Steve's advice. Plus, the lads unwrap the weird and wonderful world of random gifts after Jason was handed a jar of damson jam. And of course, they’re diving headfirst into your trivia with Hit Me With Your Best Facts — the segment that proves useless knowledge is the best kind.Want to be part of next week’s chaos? Drop them a line at Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk.

10-12
59:52

Hotels, Bin Swap & 300 Tennis Balls

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 

10-05
56:53

Wing Fest, Conkers & ‘Cocoon’ Hotels

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

09-28
52:15

Gnomes, Health Summits and Hotel Breakfasts

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

09-21
50:38

Geckos, Holiday Bins & Scamming Yourself

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

09-14
55:07

The Boys Are Back!

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.

09-07
52:30

Oasis, Hosepipes and Flying Ants

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.

07-20
01:02:27

Sunburn, Fines & Random Things That Make You Cry

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.

07-13
58:12

Malapropisms & Moving House

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.

07-06
50:58

A Trio of Bin Chat, Malapropism & Super Sub Scott

This morning on the show, Jason is joined by Scott Bennett in a late change to the starting lineup. There is a HUGE amount of bin chat to get through, some incredible facts and Jason reveals what he has to take THIRTY of, every single day...

06-29
51:37

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

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.

06-22
50:06

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

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

06-15
54:07

The Wheel, Crisps Abroad & Plane Etiquette

Jason Manford and Steve Edge return and the pair have lots to talk about!Jason and Steve try to work out why crisps seem to taste better abroad, find out what happened when Jason was filming The Wheel, plus the guys have strong opinions when it comes to plane etiquette. Hit Me With Your Best Facts also returns and there's some Bin Chat that has been filling up Jason's inbox that he needs to discuss. You can get involved with the show in future weeks by emailing Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk

06-08
53:31

Carpets, Sleepwalking & Gaz Top

Jason Manford and Steve Edge are back with you this Sunday and they are joined by a very special guest; Gareth Jones AKA, Gaz Top! The children's TV legend joins the guys to play a special addition of Hit Me With Your Best Facts, where Gaz helps decide the best facts the pair have had recently. Meanwhile Steve has had new carpets fitted and Jason's son has taken up sleepwalking. There is also a Bin Chat that is 30 years in the making. If you've got a question, Bin Chat or a fact for future weeks, email Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk.

05-04
01:11:07

Portugal, Loch Ness & Random Things Strangers Say

Jason Manford and Steve Edge bring some light hearted fun to your Sunday morning. The pair share the random things strangers have said to you, Jason talks about his trip to Loch Ness while out on tour in Scotland, plus the guys have lots of trivia in Hit Me With Your Best Facts. There's even an exciting update on Jason and Steve's hunt to track down children's TV icon; Gaz Top.To get involved with the show in future weeks, whether it's a question or a fact, email Jason@AbsoluteRadio.co.uk 

04-27
53:19

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Ana Coelho

The chemistry between Jason Manford and Steve is just the best thing ever ! You need to keep on doing the podcast together forever !!! I laughed so much each time 🤣 Thank you boys !

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andy james

Cheers keep it up stocki

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1 Top 2 Clean.

3 Funny people in one good episode. It's triple fun. (^^,) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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