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 97 to 120 of 407.
4:07Eyes Down At The Bingo Hall | Peter Kay
503.5K views
35:40Peter Kay: You Can’t Beat Old People! | Stand-Up Comedy Compilation | Peter Kay
501.6K views
23:32Peter Kay Does His Stand-Up Routine In Front Of His Mum And Nan! | Peter Kay
497K views
5:00School Trips | Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower
495.9K views
3:41Going Round For A Birthday Tea | Peter Kay: The Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour...Now On Tour
489K views
4:08Getting Stuck In The VHS Player | Peter Kay: Live At The Bolton Albert Halls
488.3K views
32:25BEST OF John & Kayleigh | Car Share | Peter Kay
486.8K views
18:58Growing Up British: Peter Kay’s Most Relatable Comedy | Peter Kay
473.7K views
32:25BEST OF Peter Kay's Car Share | Comedy Compilation
471.9K views
4:00Peter Kay's Pensioners Can't Say Their Lines OUTTAKES | Britain's Got The Pop Factor
468.9K views
2:49Peter Has Hugh Jackman In Stitches | The Jonathan Ross Show | Peter Kay
466.5K views
49:00Peter Kay's Funniest Stand-Up Moments Ultimate Comedy Compilation | Peter Kay
454.8K views
6:20John and Kayleigh Kidnap A Monkey | Peter Kay's Car Share
443.4K views
11:53Live at the Top of the Tower GREATEST HITS (Vol 2) | Peter Kay
442K views
6:15Peter Kay Films His Audience | Peter Kay: The Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour
440.7K views
0:36"GARLIC BREAD!?" | Stand Up | Peter Kay
429.4K views
25:03Best Of Peter Kay: Volume Two
427.9K views
2:17Can We Have The Bill Please? | Peter Kay: The Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour...Now On Tour
425.2K views
13:45Peter Kay’s Best Musical Comedy: Misheard Lyrics & Shovel Guitar Genius! | Peter Kay
422.6K views
14:14The BEST Peter Kay Cameos Ever | Comedy Compilation | Peter Kay
413.2K views
2:52Losing Your Virginity On A Mechanical Bull | Peter Kay's Car Share
407.4K views
27:22Peter Kay’s FUNNIEST Moments With Michael Parkinson | Peter Kay
396.1K views
28:50Peter Kay's Summertime Favourites | Comedy Compilation
392.3K views
20:19The BEST Peter Kay Moments On Parkinson | Greatest Interviews | Peter Kay
390.6K 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
