| Bernard Manning | |
|---|---|
 Manning in 2005 | |
| Birth name | Bernard John Manning |
| Born | 13 August 1930 Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 18 June 2007 (aged 76) Crumpsall, Manchester, England |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Years active | 1950s–2007 |
| Genres | Blue comedy, insult comedy |
| Subject(s) | Ethnicity, women, stereotypes, minority groups |
| Spouse | Veronica Finneran (1986; her death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Notable works and roles | The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club, The Comedians, The Embassy Club |
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. His act became controversial as attitudes changed, with the result that Manning was rarely seen on television in the last few decades of his career.[3] However, he continued to perform at live venues until his death.[4][5]
- ^ PR-inside.com (18 June 2007). "Controversial British comedian Bernard Manning dies at 76". Archived from the original on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2007.
- ^ "Race-row comedian Bernard Manning dies". The Independent. London. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2007.
- ^ "Bernard Manning". The Times. London. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Family Notices: Bernard Manning". Manchester Evening News. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
- ^ "Comedy star Bernard Manning dies". BBC News. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 16 October 2019.