Peter Kay returns for John Smith's dog show ad

Peter Kay makes final outing in revived 'No nonsense' campaign in TV ad featuring voice of Crufts presenter Peter Purves.

James Corden & Peter Kay to judge Britain's Got Talent?

James Corden and Peter Kay are being lined up for places on the new Britain's Got Talent judging panel, according to reports.

He may be seen as a surprise choice to co-host The One Show, but Jason Manford has a homeliness and likeability that should suit the early-evening BBC1 crowd. Obviously his act here is post-watershed stuff (jokes centred around the groin area), but the way he banters rather than spars with his heartland audience at Manchester's Apollo Theatre is a winning tactic and immediately puts them at their ease. The topics he covers - driving lessons, childhood fears and funny things your dad says - inevitably invite comparisons with Peter Kay, but Manford feels the less nostalgic of the two. Some may regard his laid-back style as lacking edge, but it must take a lot of practice to appear so relaxed.

No nonsense as Peter Kay returns in new John Smiths ads

New series of John Smiths commercials reunites Peter Kay with his TV wife.

Rick Astley supports Peter Kay as tour opens

1980s pop star Rick Astley was a surprise guest at the Manchester MEN Arena on the first night of Peter Kay's sold-out tour.

Peter Kay's best jokes

Peter Kay is about to start his first standup tour in seven years. To celebrate, here's a small selection of his best gags.

Peter Kay profile

Bolton-born, Peter Kay knew how to send up the characters on the local club circuit better than most, although you couldn't help but wonder whether Phoenix Night's shtick - uniquely northern English and working class - would translate elsewhere.

You might remember a great slab of television from 2007 called The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. This is an updated and revised version of that particular epic; four hours devoted to one long list, padded with clips and interviews. The winner last time was Billy Connolly, closely followed by Peter Kay and Eddie Izzard. But could Izzard's recent successful tour and his staggering Sport Relief marathons hike him up to the number one slot? Or will Michael McIntyre, who wasn't even on the 2007 list, surprise everyone? The answer lies in the hands of the voting public.

Peter Kay to reprise role in John Smith's TV ads

Brewer signs comedian for three new ads after five-year break.

Liam Gallagher: 'I'd deck Peter Kay'

Liam Gallagher has claimed that he would "deck" Peter Kay if he ever met him in the street.