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Bernard John Manning (13 August 1930 – 18 June 2007) was an English comedian and nightclub owner. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He gained a high profile on British television during the 1970s, appearing on shows such as The Comedians and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club .
Bernard Manning (c. 1886 [1] – 5 May 1962) was an English singer and actor who had a career in Australia, notably in Gilbert and Sullivan operas. After retiring from the professional stage, he promoted amateur productions in Perth , Western Australia.
Thanks to a droll running performance by Colin Crompton as the entertainments committee chairman and insults from ex-Comedians comic Bernard Manning it became popular viewing. There were also one or two special (e.g. New Year) editions and a seaside outing". [26]
The Comedians is a British television show of the 1970s (later reprised in the mid-1980s and early 1990s) produced by Johnnie Hamp of Granada Television.The show gave TV exposure to nightclub and working men's club comedians of the era, including Russ Abbot, Jim Bowen and Bernard Manning, many of whom went on to enjoy mainstream success in the 1980s.
The MC for the show, Bernard Manning, claimed he was cast in the role because he "had been on The Comedians and he had that gormless look about him so he was ideal". [2] According to Johnnie Hamp: "Colin was criticised by real club chairmen for the way he acted. One actual club chairman wanted to appear and have it out with him on the show.
Bernard Manning (1930–2007), British comedian; Bernard Manning (singer) (c. 1886–1962), in England and Australia; Blanche M. Manning (1934–2020), American judge; Brandon Manning (born 1990), Canadian professional ice hockey player; Brennan Manning, born Richard Francis Xavier Manning, (1934–2013), American author of The Ragamuffin Gospel
The Haçienda was opened on 21 May 1982, when the comedian Bernard Manning remarked to the audience, "I've played some shit-holes during my time, but this is really something". [8] His jokes did not go down well with the crowd and he returned his fee. [9] A wide range of musical acts appeared at the club.
Bernard Lord Manning (31 December 1892 – 8 December 1941) was a British historian. [ 1 ] He was born the son of Rev. G. Manning of Ravenstondedale, Westmorland , and was educated at Caistor Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge .