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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Review: Phoenix Nights Live at Manchester Arena
It's a parallel that will inevitably be drawn. As the comedy actor Ted Robbins fell to the floor on the opening night of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights revival, laughter first filled the air, then doubt, then fear. Was he, like Tommy Cooper before him, genuinely in trouble, or was it part of the show?
Alex Hardy, The Sunday Times, 1st 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 2015Phoenix Nights comic Ted Robbins collapses on stage
A performance of comedy Phoenix Nights Live has been cancelled after performer Ted Robbins collapsed on stage.
BBC News, 31st January 2015Phoenix Nights: blagger's guide to Peter Kay's hit show
Everything you need to know about the series before the live shows kick off at Manchester Arena.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 30th January 2015Phoenix Nights: Where are they now?
We took a look at what some of its biggest names have been up to since.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 29th January 2015Phoenix Nights motorhome sold to Devon fan
A motorhome used in the iconic final scene of Peter Kay's comedy classic Phoenix Nights has been bought by an obsessed fan - who plans to turn it into a shrine to the show.
The Torquay Herald, 7th January 2015Two final nights added to Phoenix Nights Live
Due to overwhelming public demand, two final shows have been added to Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live in aid of Comic Relief.
Comic Relief, 3rd December 2014Phoenix Nights to return as a stage show
Peter Kay's much loved sitcom Phoenix Nights will return as a live stage show in January. The cast will appear for two weeks at the Manchester Arena.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2014Phoenix Nights: The top 10 best moments
Peter Kay fans rejoiced last week as it was revealed that there would be an ominous "announcement" surrounding comedy favourite Phoenix Nights, rumoured to be a return. So in preparation for this news, we've compiled a list of our top ten favourite moments from the hit comedy.
Emma Atkinson, Giggle Beats, 25th November 2014