NORTHERN funnyman Jason Manford is set to return to Dudley next year.

The popular TV comic, most recently seen on ITV's The Masked Singer, has announced two dates at Dudley Town Hall early next year as part of his national tour.

Jason returns to the Black Country on Friday January 29 and Saturday January 30 for his new show 'Like Me – Work In Progress'.

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 go on sale on Friday, February 28 at 10am online at the borough halls website or by calling 01384 812812.