That Peter Kay Thing
That Peter Kay Thing is a series of six spoof documentaries shown on Channel 4 in January 1999. Set in and around Bolton, these follows the lives of different characters and stars Peter Kay as the subject of each documentary. All of the episodes display Kay's penchant for nostalgic humour and unsympathetic lead characters. The series was narrated by Andrew Sachs. Many of the plot lines were based around actual events from Kay's life. At least six of the characters appear in the spin-off series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.
- Created By
Peter Kay
- First Aired on
Jan 12, 2000
- Popularity: 6.0771
- 17 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Production
Open Mike Productions (GB)Channel 4 Television (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Feb 16, 2000
Last episode: Lonely at the Top
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Specials
Aired
Episode 1Pilot - The Services30 min
Set in a service station just outside Bolton, made for Channel Four's Comedy Lab. The episode charts a day in the life of troublesome manager Pearl Hardman, miserable teenage employee Matthew Kelly, and the other employees, and the panic that ensues when they discover that Bob Carolgees may be stopping at the station. The episode was filmed on location at Bolton West Services northbound.
Episode 2Live at Top of the Tower30 min
Overview not available
Episode 3Live at the Bolton Albert Halls30 min
Overview not available
Episode 4Live at the Manchester Arena30 min
Overview not available
Episode 5Peter Kay's Special Kay30 min
Overview not available
