Jason Manford

In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to comedian Jason Manford about his childhood, his life as a parent, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.

Show Notes

In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to comedian, singer and proud Mancunian Jason Manford about his childhood, the friendships that shaped his early years, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.

Jason opens up about his relationship with his siblings, his mum's brush with the law, how his dad worked multiple jobs to put food on the table, his own parenting style and the importance of grafting. 

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What is Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien?

Welcome to Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien - the podcast that wants to know the answer to one simple question: if you had to choose between the childhood you had, or the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?

In this podcast TV and radio presenter Kirsten chats to famous faces such as Will Mellor, Jason Manford, Melinda Messenger and Steve Backshall about their childhoods and about how they tackle the challenges that come with being a parent.

And every episode ends with THAT big question.

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