Who played Max and Paddy in Phoenix Nights?
It was January 2001 when the likes of Max and Paddy, Jerry St Clair, and Brian Potter exploded onto our screens. Set in the best working men’s club this side of Garstang, according to Mr Potter that is, Phoenix Nights was – and still is – one of the best British sitcoms ever written.
How many characters did Peter Kay play in Phoenix Nights?
three
Peter Kay was the main man in Phoenix Nights, creating and writing the show with David Starkey while starring as three of the main characters, including club patron Brian Potter.
What was Phoenix Nights based on?
St Gregory’s Social Club is the real life setting for the Phoenix Club – home of Channel 4 comedy, ‘Phoenix Nights’. The comedy was a springboard for the careers of local comedians Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Paddy McGuiness.
Who is Keith Laird?
Keith Laird, who works for Bolton council, complained after a character called Keith Lard appeared on screen bearing an uncanny resemblance. Lard appears on comic Peter Kay’s show Phoenix Nights with a bushy moustache, wears a luminous yellow jacket and has an overzealous approach to fire safety.
How old is Dave Spikey?
70 years (October 6, 1951)Dave Spikey / Age
Who played Beverly in Phoenix Nights?
| Jo Enright | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress, Stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Television | Lab Rats (2008) Ideal (2009–2011) Life’s Too Short (2011–2013) Trollied (2012) The Job Lot (2013–2015) |
Where did they film Phoenix Nights?
Filming location As well as being set in Bolton, Phoenix Nights is also filmed in the area. The location for the club itself is St Gregory’s Social Club on Church Street in Farnworth, a few miles from Bolton. When Max and Paddy return from France in Series 2, the location used is Fleetwood Docks.
Who is Brian Potter based on?
17. Bernard Potter Peter originally wrote the role of Brian Potter with Bernard Manning in mind. Peter said that, although Bernard was a controversial comedian, he had incredibly timing.
Who was Keith Lard based on?
Keith Laird
Peter Kay has said sorry to Bolton Council’s fire and training adviser Keith Laird over claims the comedian based his spoof fire safety character Keith Lard on him. And Mr Kay has agreed to make an undisclosed donation to Mr Laird’s family and the Fire Service Benevolent Fund over the distress it caused.
When did Dave Spikey take over bullseye?
2006
In 2006, Spikey became the host of a revived version of the darts-based quiz show Bullseye. The show ran for two series on Challenge to generally unfavourable reviews, The Guardian calling it an “abhorrent reboot”.
Who did bullseye?
Jim Bowen
| Jim Bowen | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, presenter, radio presenter, TV personality, actor |
| Years active | 1971–2014 |
| Television | Bullseye (1981–1995) The Comedians (1971–1993) |
| Spouse(s) | Phyllis Owen ( m. 1959) |
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