Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning | |
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Manning in 2005 | |
| Born | Bernard John Manning 13 August 1930 Harpurhey, Manchester, England |
| Died | 18 June 2007 (aged 76) Crumpsall, Manchester, England |
| Notable work | The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club, The Comedians, The Embassy Club |
| Spouse(s) | Veronica Finneran (1986; her death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1950s–2007 |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Genres | Blue comedy, insult comedy |
| Subjects | Ethnicity, women, stereotypes, minority groups |
Bernard John Manning (13 August 1930 – 18 June 2007) was an English comedian and nightclub owner. 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. However, he continued to perform at live venues until his death.