DUE to "phenomenal demand", TV comics Jason Manford and Paul Chowdhry have both added an extra Dudley date to their new tours.

Tickets to see the pair’s shows at Dudley Town Hall have been selling like hotcakes and tickets for the new dates are also expected to be snatched up quickly.

Paul Chowdhry, who will be bringing Live Innit to town on October 12, will now be performing a second date on February 23 next year.

Jason Manford, who is at the town hall with his Muddle Class tour on April 27 next year, will now return on October 3.

Alex Jackson, of Dudley Borough Halls, said: “Due to phenomenal demand, we're very pleased to announce that both Paul and Jason have added extra dates at Dudley Town Hall.

“These two wonderful comedians are part of a very exciting line-up of live comedy across both Dudley and Stourbridge town halls that’s sure to keep the borough laughing.”

Tickets for the new Paul Chowdhry date cost £20 plus booking fees and will go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday) via www.boroughhalls.co.uk.

Jason Manford tickets will go on sale an hour later at 10am and cost £27.50 plus booking fees.

People can also book tickets by calling 01384 812812.