Dave Spikey

Interview: Dave Spikey

Dave Spikey is perhaps best known for his work on Phoenix Nights alongside the likes of Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice and Justin Moorhouse, but he's revisiting straight up stand-up with his latest tour, Words Don't Come Easy. Radio Teesdale's Peter Dixon caught up with Spikey to talk about his comedy philosophy - and whether the success of Phoenix Nights weighs him down a little...

Dave Spikey: I'd return for Phoenix Nights movie

Comedian Dave Spikey has revealed he would consider bringing his character Jerry St Clair back for a movie remake of Phoenix Nights.

Dave Spikey directs mini-pilot for TV series

We're used to seeing him on stage or on our TV screens, but now comedian Dave Spikey is making his first foray behind the camera.

Dave Spikey interview

When it comes to pier-to-pier performance, Dave Spikey excels.

Interview: Dave Spikey, comedian

An interview with Dave Spikey, who has a new book out.

Dave Spikey: Why I fell out with Peter Kay

Dave Spikey's joy at recognition for Phoenix Nights turned to bitter disappointment when he claims co-writer and Bolton comic Peter Kay took all of the credit for himself.

Deadpan comic Jimmy Carr asks two teams to identify contemporary hot topics and link stats to facts, but this is all a playground for the guests and Carr alike. Perhaps the best feature of this show is the choice of captains: Sean Lock of TV Heaven, Telly Hell and Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights. Dave makes for a good smart take on the discussion while Sean can be relied upon to offer more risqué humour. It is this trio that ensure the guests are never safe and have made it a ratings winner.

8 Out of 10 Cats is more or less a complete rip off of HIGNFY, only with less intelligent contestants. In yet another unsuitable vehicle for Jimmy Carr, only the sharp wit of Sean Lock saves the show from oblivion, Dave Spikey's style of humour not really suiting the format.