Ted Robbins
- 68 years old
- English
- Actor, comedian and writer
Press clippings
The story behind Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights
Twenty years ago, an entire comic universe - full of 'real people doing real things' - was formed in an unknown comedian's Bolton bedroom. Will we ever return to the Phoenix Club asks Tom Fordy.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 13th January 2020Binging: Phoenix Nights
You've finished The Wire, Breaking Bad and The Killing but you're still hungry for more boxsets. Fear not, Standard Issue writers are on the case with some gems you might not yet have seen. Karen Campbell rises like an inflatable penis to sing her praises for Peter Kay's celebration of working-class northern night spots.
Karen Campbell, Standard Issue, 18th July 2016My experience of doing Bleak Expectations on Mastermind
One aspect I am particularly fond of is that what with Bleak Expectations being a rather surreal comedy, about 19th century industrialist Sir Philip Bin, the inventor of the bin, foiling the schemes of his ironically named twice undead evil ex-guardian Mr. Gently Benevolent, there was that pleasing satisfaction of hearing host John Humphrys reading out some strange questions. It is safe to say that no-one else will be tackling questions on dogs called Countdown that can only understand anagrams, or civil wars in Russia about the spelling of the word Tsar/Czar.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th July 2016Slimmed down Ted Robbins 'inundated' with work
The actor collapsed while performing in the live Phoenix Nights show in January but has shed four stone and now has roles in Corrie and Peter Kay's Car Share to look forward to.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 19th October 2015Ted Robbins to host ball for hospital that saved him
The comedy legend suffered a heart attack while performing on stage at the opening night of Peter Kay's Phoenix Night's live shows.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 15th September 2015Ted Robbins: I'm 3 stone lighter since dying
In the second instalment of our interview, the Phoenix Nights comedian Ted Robbins tells how he is taking small steps to getting himself back on the right track.
Amanda Killelea, The Mirror, 23rd March 2015Ted Robbins back on airwaves after 'dying' on stage
On Sunday, he will sit down behind a BBC Radio Lancashire microphone two stone lighter and brimming full of determination to help others battling heart problems.
Michael Morrison, Lancashire Telegraph, 5th March 2015Ted Robbins is 'lucky to be alive'
The comic collapsed with heart problems in January and has now opened up about the ordeal on BBC Radio.
The Mirror, 2nd March 2015Phoenix Nights star Ted Robbins actually died on stage
Comedian Ted Robbins actually "died" on stage when he collapsed performing Phoenix Nights - and doctors broke eight ribs bringing him back to life.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 20th February 2015Ted Robbins returns to Phoenix Nights Live on screen
Ted Robbins made an appearance on Phoenix Nights Live today - two weeks after collapsing on stage. The 59-year-old comic was seen on the screens at the Manchester Arena from his hospital bed, delighting fans.
Chortle, 15th February 2015