Peter Kay

Rick Astley supports Peter Kay as tour opens

1980s pop star Rick Astley was a surprise guest at the Manchester MEN Arena on the first night of Peter Kay's sold-out tour.

Peter Kay's best jokes

Peter Kay is about to start his first standup tour in seven years. To celebrate, here's a small selection of his best gags.

Peter Kay profile

Bolton-born, Peter Kay knew how to send up the characters on the local club circuit better than most, although you couldn't help but wonder whether Phoenix Night's shtick - uniquely northern English and working class - would translate elsewhere.

You might remember a great slab of television from 2007 called The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. This is an updated and revised version of that particular epic; four hours devoted to one long list, padded with clips and interviews. The winner last time was Billy Connolly, closely followed by Peter Kay and Eddie Izzard. But could Izzard's recent successful tour and his staggering Sport Relief marathons hike him up to the number one slot? Or will Michael McIntyre, who wasn't even on the 2007 list, surprise everyone? The answer lies in the hands of the voting public.

Peter Kay to reprise role in John Smith's TV ads

Brewer signs comedian for three new ads after five-year break.

Liam Gallagher: 'I'd deck Peter Kay'

Liam Gallagher has claimed that he would "deck" Peter Kay if he ever met him in the street.

This variety show is the equivalent of a late-period Oasis album - some of the people involved may once have been vaguely entertaining (Jason Manford, John Bishop and Jo Brand) but it's far too broad strokes (Joe Pasquale, Pixie Lott), it'll have a title that means nothing, and you know that you probably wouldn't get on with anyone who really likes it.

Having interviewed him a couple of times, we know Manford has good taste in comedy. Unfortunately, he's never going to be able to display that taste and will probably have to settle for being a wittier Peter Kay-lite. Imagine having to introduce Scouting For Girls as a career: it's no job for a man.

Maz and Paddy... 'n Terry!

Peter Kay wants Terry Wogan to play a villain in a Max and Paddy TV special.

Peter Kay continues Gallagher fued

Peter Kay has again criticised Liam Gallagher for his behaviour at the Brit Awards.

Peter Kay's Liam Gallagher 'knobhead' insult wins fans

A Facebook group has been set up hailing Peter Kay as "legendary" for calling Liam Gallagher a "knobhead" at last night's Brits.