Peter Kay

TV preview: Peter Kay's Car Share - BBC One

Northern wag's new project is like The Royle Family in a motor.

The BBC has taken the slightly odd decision to premiere this new Peter Kay sitcom on the iPlayer before its eventual transfer to BBC1. The concept is simple: Kay's John and his colleague Kayleigh have been paired up as part of their company's travel buddy scheme. What sparks will fly? It's best at its most humdrum: the idea of a woman squirting urine all over her driver on the first day is a stretch but as the relationship begins to breathe, a more sweetly naturalistic atmosphere develops. Worth sticking with, although it's hard to avoid the blatantly looming romantic subtext.

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.

'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.

Peter 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.

Peter 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.

Peter 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.

Phoenix 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.

Review: 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.