Phoenix Nights
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2001 - 2002
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Bad-tempered, wheelchair-bound Brian Potter runs a struggling Bolton social club called The Phoenix. Stars Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Paddy McGuinness, Neil Fitzmaurice, Justin Moorhouse and more.
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Binging: 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 2016Phoenix Nights film not happening says Paddy McGuinness
It's looking unlikely that the Peter Kay-led cast will be coming together for a feature length outing.
Natalie Corner, The Mirror, 3rd November 2015Neil Fitzmaurice: I'd love to do another Phoenix Nights
If Peter Kay wanted to do another series of Phoenix Nights, his old co-star Neil Fitzmaurice wouldn't take much persuading.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 11th September 2015Dave Spikey: I'm so relieved me and Peter are OK again
The Phoenix Nights stars hadn't spoken for a decade after a bitter rift over credit for the show but the recent live shows brought them together again.
Nigel Pauley, The Mirror, 29th 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 2015Phoenix Nights live shows raised almost £5m
Paddy McGuinness has spoken about the recent Phoenix Nights tour. The actor revealed that the live shows have raised around £5 million for Comic Relief.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 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 2015Dave Spikey talks about the return to Phoenix Nights
Comic loves playing club compere Jerry St Clair in the Manchester Arena live stage show - because he's appearing with all his mates.
Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 12th February 2015