TV comic Jason Manford is to return to Dudley for two work in progress shows early next year ahead of his next tour.

The popular Northerner has appeared on a host of TV programmes including most recently on ITV’s The Masked Singer.

Manford will be at Dudley Town Hall on Friday January 29 and Saturday January 30 for Like Me – Work In Progress. Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Friday and are expected to go quickly.

The 38-year-old returned by popular demand to perform his last show Muddle Class three times at the St James’s Road venue. Alex Jackson, booker for Dudley Borough Halls, said:

"We’re delighted to welcome Jason back for two ‘work in progress’ dates, giving fans the first opportunity to see his new show.

"Jason always goes down a storm in the Black Country and he loves playing Dudley Town Hall, so we can’t wait to see him again."

Tickets for the shows cost £25 and will be available from Friday online at boroughhalls.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01384 812 812. Doors and bar for the shows will open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.