Peter Kay
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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The funny business behind Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights
Fueled by fights about 'the funniest pies' and a little creative tension, Dave Spikey co-wrote a true comedy original. Will it ever return?
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 14th January 2021Peter Kay delights fans with rare radio interview
Peter Kay fans were treated to a rare media appearance from the comic on Saturday morning (2 January), as he joined Cat Deeley for a chat on BBC Radio 2.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 3rd January 2021Museum buys Peter Kay's purple Amarillo suit
The purple suit Peter Kay famously wore in the video for the 2005 Comic Relief single (Is This The Way To) Amarillo has been saved for the nation. An Arts Council grant helped Blackpool's new Showtown entertainment museum acquire the outfit, which is described as an 'important item of comedy history'. It will now go on display when the attraction opens in 2022.
Chortle, 17th December 2020Did Peter Kay earn £1million for doing nothing in 2019?
Reports in the Daily Mail that Peter Kay made £1million in a year despite making just one charity appearance don't show the full picture, Chortle can reveal.
Chortle, 15th October 2020With comedy, I'd rather be offended than bored
New director-general Tim Davie will reportedly steer TV comedy to the right to correct years of perceived anti-Tory bias. But it was Brexit, not the BBC, that put a spanner in British humour.
Suzanne Moore, The Guardian, 2nd September 2020Peter Kay creates Car Share sketch for Dear NHS book
Peter Kay has written a new Car Share sketch as part of a book of stories from celebrities thanking the NHS, as John has a cancer scare and cries during his scan.
Verity Sulway, The Mirror, 10th August 2020Peter Kay's Car Share receives 175 complaints
The BBC has confirmed it received 175 complaints after an "offensive" breastfeeding joke on Peter Kay's Car Share upset listeners.
Tasha Hegarty, Digital Spy, 18th April 2020Car Share episode pays tribute to fan who died of virus
The show gave a dedication to the 'massive car share fan' on the special audio episode.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 13th April 2020Peter Kay's Car Share audio episode, review
Wit and warmth in crowd-pleasing return for commuting couple.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 10th April 2020Peter Kay's Car Share to return for audio special
Peter Kay and Sian Gibson are to return for a special audio-only episode of Car Share.
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2020