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How Peter Kay became a comedy giant
The most popular comedian in the country is also fiercely private. Tom Nicholson meets his colleagues and collaborators to dig into the man behind the microphone.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 1st January 2023Best of 2022: comedy
The Edinburgh Fringe was back - and so were some memorable shows.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2022The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022Four British comedians who could break America in 2023
It's always interesting to see what sort of comics and what sort of material breaks America. For some, it's tales of alcohol rehab and addiction, while for others it's observational and whacky. But who are the Brits who many would love to see break America over the next 12 months?
The Upcoming, 29th December 2022Peter Kay helps fan pull off a surprise on-stage proposal
Peter Kay, 49, assisted a fan in pulling off a surprise on-stage proposal during his recent Birmingham gig (with the comedian dressed as Santa for the special moment).
Daily Mail, 25th December 2022Peter Kay Live review
As if dozens of arena dates stretching into 2025 weren't enough to prove how much the public loves Peter Kay, the generous standing ovation he received on his first night at London's O2 before he'd uttered a word said it all. That fans had waited for 12 years for the chance to see him - and the fact some undisclosed family health problem scuppered the last planned tour - only added to the sense of occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2022Peter Kay receives award from The O2
Peter Kay has been given an award by The O2 venue to mark his record-breaking residency run at the London arena.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022Peter Kay donates £14,000 to children's charity to represent every ticket sold at first O2 London gig
'I think Christmas is about doing good things for other people,' he told crowd.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 18th December 2022The Peter Kay tickets going for LESS than face value
Some people who bought tickets for Peter Kay's tour hoping to make a hefty mark-up have been left trying to sell them at less than face value.
Chortle, 14th December 2022Peter Kay fans 'chucked out' of Manchester's AO Arena for secretly filming show
Security staff are understood to have thrown out several people at Peter Kay's AO Arena shows in Manchester after they were seen filming his act on their phones.
Amy Fenton & Victoria Johns, Lancs Live, 4th December 2022