Phoenix Nights
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2001 - 2002
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Bad-tempered, wheelchair-bound Brian Potter runs a struggling Bolton social club called The Phoenix. Stars Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Paddy McGuinness, Neil Fitzmaurice, Justin Moorhouse and more.
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McGuinness wants Kay to help him remember Phoenix Night
The Top Gear presenter, 46, who is writing his autobiography, says pair had 'too much fun' partying so needs help filling in gaps, as he also spills turning down Corrie role.
Adenike Adenitire, The Mirror, 9th March 202010 British comedy shows that need worldwide recognition
The average viewer enjoys great comedy television shows, but they may not have heard of these phenomenal British series designed to make you laugh.
Alex H., Screen Rant, 6th March 2020The story behind Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights
Twenty years ago, an entire comic universe - full of 'real people doing real things' - was formed in an unknown comedian's Bolton bedroom. Will we ever return to the Phoenix Club asks Tom Fordy.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 13th January 2020If Phoenix Nights is rebooted leave the offensive jokes
If Peter Kay is going to bring back Brian Potter, he must acknowledge we live in a different time without relying on offensive jokes.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 12th November 2019Phoenix Nights to be shown in arenas
To raise money for Cancer Research UK, Phoenix Nights is to be screened at the London Eventim Apollo and Manchester O2 Apollo in January and February.
British Comedy Guide, 26th September 2019Count Arthur Strong, Detectorists, Phoenix Nights most missed
The Radio Times poll asked viewers to name their most missed programme from this century.
The Telegraph, 30th July 2019Barbara Nice plays down Phoenix Nights fame
The comedian angered Lorraine viewers this morning when she made light of her past telly fame.
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 22nd April 2019Dave Spikey admits he's gutted Phoenix Nights ended
The pair didn't speak for a decade after Dave accused Peter of taking all the credit for the show's success.
Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 19th October 2018No Series 3 for Peter Kay's Car Share
Peter Kay has said that there won't be any more episodes of his hit sitcom Car Share. He said: "You've got to get out while the going's good."
British Comedy Guide, 2nd May 2017Phoenix Nights was written for Bernard Manning
Peter Kay has said that he wrote his Phoenix Nights lead character for controversial stand-up Bernard Manning.
Press Association, 5th March 2017