BERNARD MANNING, one of the most outrageous and succesful comedians of our time first established himself as a comedy star with the ever-popular B.B.C series, 'The Comedians' which took to British screens in the 1970's, Bernard of course now is in his 70's but he continues to be the man at the top of the list when it comes to outrageous comedy and entertainment.  'The Wheeltappers' came next which was a light-hearted entertainment show, Bernard often compared it during the 70's.  He began his career however some years before 'The Comedians'  and 'The Wheeltappers' when he became a volcalist for the Oscar Rabin Band but this was not to last for after he showed that comedy was his first love when it came to performing, he rose to fame. 

For over thirty years now, Bernard has wowed audiences all over the world, from London to Las Vegas and Bombay to his native city of Manchester where despite all his success, wealth and fame he still lives today.  

Bernard's audio releases (e.g. 'Ungagged' and 'Banging with Manning') have sold in the millions on Video and are now for the first time being released on D.V.D. 

Manning continues to visit major venues around the U.K getting standing ovations for every outrageous performance, he recently starred in yet another summer season at the Merrie England in Blackpool which saw him at his very best.  The staff and box office of the Merrie England refer to him as "the world's number 1 comedian!"  as do Bernard's fans, and talking of fans, they include the likes of Madonna who asked him to perform exclusivly at one of her parties in London.  David and Victoria Beckham have also attended performances, one of which can be seen on Manning's latest release 'An Audience with Bernard and Friends' in which he wins a commical verbal shoot-out with them. 

Recently, Manning has appeared on 'The is Your Life' and starred in 'The Entertainers', a succesful follow-up series and renunion of 'The Comedians' that also featured Tony Blackburn, Bernie Clifton and Bernard's friend, Frank Carson.  He has also had a Video compilation of his greatest moments released to honor him which is entitled, 'Masters of Comedy: Bernard Manning'. 

So whats next for Manning?  Who can say but what is certain is that he is unquestionably one of the world's greatest entertainers and despite his grand old age, the grand master of comedy will continue to bring laughter and happiness to us all with his controversial yet unique and lovable comedy!