Peter Kay
About Peter Kay
Peter Kay (born 2 July 1973), born Peter John Kay, is an English comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Known for his observational humour and references to British culture and everyday life, Kay is regarded as one of the UK's most successful stand-up comedians, with several of his tours breaking attendance and ticket sales records. He has received a National Television Award, two British Academy Television Awards, and three British Comedy Awards. Born and raised in Farnworth, he studied media performance at the University of Salford and later began working part-time as a stand-up comedian.
In 1997, Kay won Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny contest, and the following year he was nominated for a Perrier Award for his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He co-wrote and starred in the Channel 4 mockumentary series That Peter Kay Thing (2000), which led to the spin-off sitcom Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001-2002) and in turn another spin-off, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004). In 2005, he recorded a promotional video miming to Tony Christie's song "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo", which was reissued to raise money for Comic Relief.
Kay co-wrote and starred in Britain's Got the Pop Factor... (2008), a parody of British reality television shows, and as the fictional protagonist Geraldine McQueen released the single "The Winner's Song", which reached number two on the UK singles chart. His 2010-2011 tour was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the most successful stand-up comedy tour of all time, playing to over 1.14 million people. He starred in the BBC sitcoms Cradle to Grave (2015) and Peter Kay's Car Share (2015-2018), and provided the voice of Albert Mackintosh in two Wallace & Gromit films. He received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Salford University in 2016.
Videos (407)
Videos 313 to 336 of 407.
0:30Where Do Babies Come From? | John Smith's: No Nonsense Advert | Peter Kay
61.6K views
9:06Dogs, Dogging and Dogs | Peter Kay
61.5K views
1:19:41The BEST of Peter Kay | Ultimate Comedy Compilation
61.3K views
28:01Peter Kay’s FUNNIEST Takes on Everyday British Life | Comedy Compilation
60.7K views
19:09Ultimate Peter Kay Music Video Medley | Megamix
60.6K views
6:04Peter Kay On Biscuits | Peter Kay: Live at the Manchester Arena | Peter Kay
60.1K views
0:26Care For A Swap? | John Smith's: No Nonsense Advert | Peter Kay
59.9K views
0:58Peter Kay At Manchester Co-op Live - 23rd April 2024 | ANNOUNCEMENT
58.9K views
32:13Peter Kay’s Most HILARIOUS Characters & Moments | Peter Kay
58.7K views
1:28Peter Kay Live in Action in 2025 & 2026! - The Tour Continues
56.8K views
0:40Peter Kay Arena Tour | Extra Dates Announced For 2023 & Beyond…
56.2K views
1:21Official Peter Kay YouTube Channel | Trailer
56K views
38:36Peter Kay Jokes About His Childhood & Modern Technology | Peter Kay
55.2K views
12:38Peter Kay on Old People & His Nan | Live at the Bolton Albert Halls
54.4K views
36:13The BEST of Peter Kay’s British Stand-Up | Comedy Compilation
54K views
4:17Geraldine McQueen's Medley | Britain's Got The Pop Factor | Peter Kay
53.8K views
42:01Peter Kay’s HILARIOUS Bloopers & Outtakes | Comedy Compilation
53.8K views
0:59Dog's Lipstick? | This Morning | Peter Kay
53.8K views
2:05Lady Advice In The Toilets | Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights
53.4K views
48:46Peter Kay Moments That Never Fail To Make Us Laugh | Comedy Compilation | Peter Kay
52.5K views
1:38Peter Kay On Coach Trips | Peter Kay Stand-Up Comedy
52.4K views
55:13Peter Kay Being A TV Legend For Nearly An Hour | Comedy Compilation | Peter Kay
51.8K views
1:00"Got Him By The Balls Here!" Peter Kay BLOOPERS | Max & Paddy
50.8K views
0:38What Kids Are Like At Weddings | Peter Kay Stand Up
50.4K viewsGuest appearances (8)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Peter Kay.
Guest appearances 1 to 8 of 8.
15:43Lee Mack talks WILTY, Not Going Out, and introducing Peter Kay at his first stand up appearance
Robert Brydon Jones
1M views
13:53"Don’t Confuse Me with Peter Kay!" – Jimmy Carr Threatens Disruptive Heckler
Jimmy Carr
448.4K views
0:59When Reece Shearsmith worked with Peter Kay…
Robert Brydon Jones
179.4K views
8:01"It was EMBARRASSING! Peter Kay RUINED IT for us." Angry fans RAGE as huge star BOMBS!
Mark Dolan
136.8K views
15:22Alex Lowe’s Reaction To Peter Kay Wanting Him To Be In Phoenix Nights
Robert Brydon Jones
109.4K views
11:00Alan Carr Has A Picnic With Peter Kay (Full Interview) | Chatty Man | Alan Carr
Alan Carr
43.9K views
2:56What Did You Think Of That Peter Kay Thing?
Laura Lexx
2.8K views
4:53Why Peter Kay was right to deal with hecklers.
Jake O'Kane
2K viewsChannels on this page: Robert Brydon Jones, Jimmy Carr, Mark Dolan, Alan Carr, Laura Lexx, Jake O'Kane
Frequently asked questions
What is Peter Kay known for?
He is an English comedian regarded as one of the UK's most successful stand-up comedians, known for his observational humour and references to British culture, with several tours breaking attendance and ticket sales records.
What TV shows did Peter Kay create?
He co-wrote and starred in That Peter Kay Thing (2000), which led to the spin-off sitcom Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001-2002) and the further spin-off Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004).
What record does Peter Kay's tour hold?
His 2010-2011 tour was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the most successful stand-up comedy tour of all time, playing to over 1.14 million people.
What awards has Peter Kay won?
He has received a National Television Award, two British Academy Television Awards, and three British Comedy Awards, plus an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Salford University in 2016.
What was Peter Kay's "Amarillo" video?
In 2005 he recorded a promotional video miming to Tony Christie's 1971 song "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo", which was reissued to raise money for Comic Relief.
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Same comedic style, across countries
