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Peter Kay
Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words

Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words

  • TV documentary
  • Channel 5
  • 2019
  • 1 episode

Biographical documentary looking at the life and work of comedian Peter Kay. Also features Pete Waterman, Jenny Powell and Bobby Davro.

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Key details

Genre
Documentary
Broadcast
2019
Channel
Channel 5
Episodes
1
Features
Pete Waterman, Jenny Powell, Bobby Davro and Peter Kay
Producers
Will Smith and Malcolm Donkin
Company

The biographical series takes an affectionate look back at superstar comic Peter Kay's life and career so far, featuring interviews with celebrities and colleagues. All the classic comedy routines are here, along with some rare gems.

Garlic bread. The big light. Been busy? I'll have two o' them wiffies. We all know the most famous lines, but do we know the real life behind the laughs? This film charts Peter Kay's rise from the back streets of Bolton to performing record-breaking arena tours.

This special features favourite clips from all Peter's television comedies, from Phoenix Nights to Car Share, plus behind-scenes stories and interview footage filmed over the years with the man himself. Pete Waterman, Jenny Powell and Bobby Davro talk about working with Bolton's finest export.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Peter Kay: In His Own Words
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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Sunday 29th December 2019 at 9pm on Channel 5
Episode length
120 minutes
Most recent repeats
  • Wednesday 11th November 2020 at 10:00pm on Comedy Central
  • Tuesday 28th July 2020 at 10:00pm on C5
  • Friday 24th July 2020 at 10:00pm on C5

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