Peter Kay
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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Peter Kay in talks for new BBC show
Peter Kay has not been on our screens since a van took off the door of his Fiat 500 in the final episode of Car Share last year. But following his enforced break for "unforeseen family circumstances", BBC bosses have started a dialogue with the Bolton comic about a new project.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 8th December 2019If Phoenix Nights is rebooted leave the offensive jokes
If Peter Kay is going to bring back Brian Potter, he must acknowledge we live in a different time without relying on offensive jokes.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 12th November 2019Twitter hashtag hoax sparks Peter Kay rumours
A story has spread on Twitter that comedian Peter Kay has died. There is no truth to this story despite the hashtag #RipPeterKay trending. There has been no official statement and it appears that Kay, 46, has been the victim of a cruel Twitter hoax for the third time.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th November 2019Phoenix Nights to be shown in arenas
To raise money for Cancer Research UK, Phoenix Nights is to be screened at the London Eventim Apollo and Manchester O2 Apollo in January and February.
British Comedy Guide, 26th September 20198 comedy legends who made soap cameos
Comedy legend Tommy Cannon begins a short stint in Emmerdale on Thursday 19th September. Cannon is not the first veteran performer with a comedic pedigree to guest star in a continuing drama - remember the soap visits from these funny favourites?
Radio Times, 19th September 2019Harry Hill reveals Peter Kay turned down TV Burp job
Harry Hill says he offered TV Burp to fellow comedy legend Peter Kay after realising he could no longer keep up with the gruelling workload.
The Sun, 11th June 2019Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019Peter Kay pictured for the first time in a year
Peter Kay has been pictured for the first time in a year as he enjoyed a rare public outing to Blackpool.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 23rd April 2019BAFTA TV Awards nominations
Derry Girls, Mum, Sally4Ever, Stath Lets Flats and Car Share are amongst the comedy-related nominations in the 2019 BAFTA TV Awards and BAFTA Craft Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2019Archive: Peter Kay gate-crashes a weather forecast
BBC television and radio presenter Dianne Oxberry has died aged 51 following a short illness, her family said. Her husband Ian Hindle said she "embraced life to the full". After studying meteorology she became the North West's weather presenter in 1994 and also fronted the Inside Out North West current affairs programme. One of the many memorable moments from her broadcasting career includes comedian Peter Kay gate-crashing a live weather forecast.
BBC, 11th January 2019