Peter Kay

[Inchhighprivateeye]

It must kill PK that most of the memorable stuff from Phoenix Nights wasn't his character - the thing that sticks in people's minds are things like Dave singing 'Black Bin Bags' in Asda.

Heavy duty black bin bags, bi, straight or bender

 

[Error404]

He’s lost quite a bit of weight now but I remember when he did that sit down for comic relief he had gained quite a lot and was larger than he usually was. Maybe he lost weight for health reasons but because we are so used to seeing him plump, plus he’s been that way for many years, it’s aged him?

I've just come across thoa thread, unfortunately Peter has had the big C, I know this because we saw him at Christie Hospital in Manchester and he didn't have any hair. 🥹

 

[SunshineSally]

Phoenix Nights worked because it was essentially a period piece anyway.

I really don't know about it being a period piece. I live in Bolton and I know Farnworth (where it was filmed) fairly well. I'd have to say that it is spot on for life there and will never ever age!

 

[Raininvain]

One of my friends is an actress and does a lot of extra work. Shes not famous or anything. She has worked with Peter Kaye and says that he is really nasty to people. Its not just being a bit grumpy, hes absolutely horrid when theres no need to be.

 

[Sln2404]

Peter Kay Has Announced New Dates Two Years After Cancelling His Tour

Peter Kay is finally returning to the stage with new dates, which is two years after he cancelled his tour due to 'unforeseen family circumstances.'

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hopefully he’s on his way back

 

[Angelchops]

I went to see him in February last year and spent the first half hour thinking I must be watching some kind of hologram, my brain just couldn’t accept it was actually him on stage as he looked so different.

 

[Delia Smith]

I have a pretty reliable source who said he's had cancer. Other local people have seen him at the Christie in Manchester.
Could it be both illness and divorce as a result?

 

[Surfergirl123]

I hope that anyone sharing gossip they have found out through working (in any capacity) in a medical setting will lose their job and pension. This is absolutely disgusting.

It is disgraceful I agree

 

[Hatshepsut]

He’s obviously going to have new material.

My son went to watch a tryout show that he did at the Lowry in Manchester at the beginning of October.
It was a by invite only and tickets were all a bit hush hush.
He said there was about 2000 in the audience and they all had to handover their phones on the way in.

Peter did a couple of hours, for the first hour he did what was probably a set from the tour and the rest of the time he was doing more off the cuff free styling and winging it.

My son did say that Peter looked well and was really funny.

So that's me online at 10am Thursday to get a pair of tickets.

 

[Suzesnooze]

OMG I saw him once on The Jonathan Ross show what a twat pissing about behind the set, not letting the HOST get a word in, Jonathan looked pissed off and I don't blame him.

I say well done Peter for not letting the host get a word in as I can't stand to watch Jonathan Ross Chat Show as he constantly interrupts his guests and never lets them finish their stories.

I also don't believe the story about Sally Lindsay as her and Peter are very good friends in real life.

 

[funkimunki1984]

I loved phoenix nights. It’s so well written and I feel that everyone knew someone that was like one of the characters. Well I did anyway. I’m from across the border AKA Yorkshire and grew up in working men’s clubs when my dad wanted a pint and the landlord let us in because he knew us. Miss the 80s and 90s because all those places are disappearing so people’s social hubs are too.

 

[Sara_M]

I heard from a journalist friend a few years ago that he is poorly but there is something in place so it’s not revealed to the public.

I also heard this. That theres an injunction in place that stops tabloids reporting on it.
We had tickets for his tour too and was gutted when it was cancelled but, I just hope he is well, happy and maybe some day we'll get to enjoy him on stage!

 

[Not Your Kind of Person]

Who still buys DVDs, except for 50p on market stalls or in charity shops? Is he still living in 2002?

If his current act is anything to go by, yes.

 

[Not Your Kind of Person]

I've not seen him for a while, when did he start to look so old and wizened? It's a good job they put a caption up as without hearing him speak I would not have recognised him.

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He looks like when they age actors in movies with makeup.

 

[totallyhatstand]

I live in Manchester and know people who have seen him at the Christie
I don’t believe the divorce thing

It’s true about the cancer. He has Leukemia. This is from someone who was a patient with him. Hope he is doing better.

 

[Honeystar]

Am I the only person who feels sorry for poor Lisa Riley? Clearly the woman thinks it offensive to be told she looks like her, how mean!

 

[Limey]

Yeah, that seems to have been what it was. Dave was interviewed once and more or less said it was mostly him and Neil who did the hard work while Peter came in at the end and 'tidied up' yet he got the praise and nominations while Dave and Neil were ignored. Another issue was they wanted to do a S3 or at least a Xmas special but he said nope and moved on to Max and Paddy. They kind of made up back in 2015 when they did the live show, but he has made a few digs at him in recent years which I can't blame if what he is saying is true.

It must kill PK that most of the memorable stuff from Phoenix Nights wasn't his character - the thing that sticks in people's minds are things like Dave singing 'Black Bin Bags' in Asda.

 

[Rosie glow]

I still think Phoenix nights is one of the funniest shows I have watched but it was co written by two other comedians not just peter (even though he takes all the credit and awards) but if you compare that to max and paddys road to nowhere written by peter and paddy theres no comparison it's not as good in anyway. Hes always gonna have a big following at his gigs (if he ever bothers to do any) because some people obviously love the out of date material. But tv is different you have to move with the times I did like car share but some of that was recycled material I have seen before and gay jokes and blacking up is not funny or clever. I kind of think hes a one trip pony.

 

[Skyeball]

I thought he looked unwell in the recent pics, and there seemed to be a large linear bruise on the top of his head.
It's not necessarily him that's got a life changing condition though, I know from experience that caring for a critically ill family member messes you up. Whenever my child (who was seriously poorly in the past) goes into hospital (again) I don't sleep, my thyroid levels go all over the place, my periods go constant and I get anaemic, fast. And I've been on BP medication and intermittent beta blockers for SVT for years.
Would I work if I didn't have to? Not a prayer. I'm not even FT now, partially because it works better having other children to care for, but partially because my own health wouldn't allow that after 17 years of the rollercoaster of "oh yes, we're fine" "No we're not, regional specialists here we come."
I don't want to come across depressing, we have had some lovely holidays and day trips over the years and a lot of laughs.
I'm just saying theres a hidden cost for carers who are waiting for it all to go wrong if you see what I mean.
If it's something like that for Peter Kay then I pat him on the back for cancelling the tour.
Whatever his personality may or not be in public. Some things are sacred and come first.
No matter who it is that is poorly, I wish him and his family well, with all the luck in the world.

 

[Ellsbells123]

We had tickets too but we said we wouldn’t rebook if he ever said he was going to redo it. I know that probably sounds petty and I’m sure he had good reason for it but he always comes across as someone that doesn’t care about his fans. They like his tv shows etc but he just stops them.

What I don’t understand is why you would buy tickets in the first place? Why line the pockets of somebody that you think doesn’t care about his fans?