There’s nothing better than a good laugh, whether it be at a funny TV show or a night out at a stand-up comedy gig.
Manchester has a raft of good comedy nights and venues to keep you entertained from the Frog and Bucket to the Comedy Store, along with the annual Laughterama festival, and many stand-ups from those stages have made it onto screen too.
Here we take a look at some of the Manchester born or raised folk who have made the nation giggle over the years.
1. Chris Addison
Chris Addison starred in The Thick of It and appeared often on Mock thr Week; while he was born in Cardiff he soon moved to Worsley with his parents
2. Les Dawson
Les Dawson was born in Collyhurst and became a staple figure on teatime TV, from his daft sketches to hosting Blankety Blank Credit: Getty
3. Caroline Aherne
Caroline was the writing genius behind The Royle Family and Mrs Merton, and is much missed since her sad death; she was born in London but moved to Wythenshawe aged two Credit: Getty
4. Jason Manford
Jason Manford, on stage at the Bobby Ball Rock On Variety Show at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, hails from Salford. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard