Jason Manford's life off-screen with talented TV star wife and six children after first marriage 'disintegrated'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJason Manford is perhaps best known for his work as a comedian – but he’s done it all. He’s a familiar sight on our screens as host and judge on countless TV shows including The One Show, Have I Got News for You, 8 out of 10 Cats and ITV’s Starstruck.
He’s also starred in a host of West End musicals and pantomimes touring up and down the country. The Salford native is now returning to the small screen in the new series of Waterloo Road, airing at 9pm today (Tuesday, September 10) on BBC One.
It's his first time playing anyone other than himself on television for more than three years. READ MORE: Everything you need to know about the new Waterloo Road stars ahead of its return Manford will play the school’s new headteacher Steve Savage, who has taken the reins after the school converted to an academy in the previous series.
His character has been described as a 'charismatic charmer who impresses everyone he meets', but who 'isn’t scared of crossing a line and being ruthless when it comes to protecting his career'.
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