Peter Kay
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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Peter Kay BBC drama brings 1974 back to life
Flares, frills, platforms and paisley prints were back in fashion in Fallowfield - as cast and crew of Peter Kay's new BBC drama turned back the clock to the 1970s.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 4th April 2015'Peter Kay' conman back in jail after Derby frauds
A 'professional conman" scammed £5,300 from six people shortly after being released from jail for pocketing money intended for a young boy with cancer. Peter Stead has in the past been convicted for claiming he was the brother of Peter Kay.
The Derby Telegraph, 28th March 2015Peter Kay spotted filming in Eccles
Peter Kay has gone back in time for a new period drama in Salford. The Bolton born comedian was spotted in a retro Seventies costume this afternoon surrounded by a team of extras as they took over the Eccles Liberal Club.
Abigail O'Leary, Manchester Evening News, 26th March 2015Peter Kay to star as Danny Baker's father in Cradle To Grave
Peter Kay will play Danny Baker's father in a new comedy series based on his autobiography, Cradle To Grave.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2015Peter Kay spotted filming new show with Danny Baker
It seems the rumours at the end of last year that he will be playing Danny Baker's dad in a sitcom based on the broadcaster's memoirs are true - as the Londoner and radio presenter was also spotted on set.
Emma Flanagan, Manchester Evening News, 5th March 2015Peter Kay launches new online series in Blackpool
Peter Kay will be launching his new BBC series Car Share with a fundraiser at the Blackpool Opera House on Saturday 28th March. Money raised will go to the Derian House Children's Hospice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th February 2015Phoenix Nights Live review: not for the easily offended
From an invasion of angry dwarves to a musical mashup of Gary Glitter and Rolf Harris, Peter Kay and co are as off-colour as ever.
Alfred Hickling, The Guardian, 5th February 2015Review: Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Manchester Arena
Due to unfortunate circumstances I am unable to give a star rating to this show; 15 minutes into the second half a cast member collapsed on stage and the performance was cancelled. At the time of posting Ted Robbins, in a stable condition, and we wish him a speedy recovery. I can of course write about what I did see, and much of it was great fun.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 2nd February 2015Phoenix Nights live, Manchester Arena, review
Peter Kay's demented and delightful transfer from TV to stage deserves to bounce back after Ted Robbins's opening night collapse, says Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2015Live: Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights opening night
We'll be bringing you updates as people head in, during the show itself, and afterwards as the crowd react to the first new Phoenix Nights in years! Warning: May contain spoilers
Lisa Gray & Andrew Stuart, Manchester Evening News, 31st January 2015