In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to comedian, singer and proud Mancunian Jason Manford about his childhood, the friendships that shaped his early years, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.

Jason opens up about his relationship with his siblings, his mum's brush with the law, how his dad worked multiple jobs to put food on the table, his own parenting style and the importance of grafting. 

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