Ashley Davies

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Ashley Davies

3 weeks ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Ashley Davies

Comedian Jason Manford is heading to York Barbican in May (Image: Ian West/PA Wire) Ashley Davies catches up with Jason Manford ahead of a national tour that is coming to York SCAN the room at a Jason Manford gig and you’ll see hundreds of happy people nudging each other and exchanging knowing nods. Whether the Salford-born comic is talking about relationships, life on the road, paddle tennis or anything else, really – being relatable is near the top of his list of priorities.

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Ashley Davies

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Ashley Davies

Born in Glasgow in 1961, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Gillespie was the drummer for the Jesus and Mary Chain before forming Primal Scream in 1982. Aged about three, throwing a tin of Heinz beans out the window. My mum was really shocked and upset and looked out to check whether I'd hurt somebody. I don't think I had. A pie supper.

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Ashley Davies