Peter Kay: "I should only be on the news if I'm dead" | BBC News

Following the comeback TV advert that broke the internet, Peter Kay joined Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 show to talk all things touring and preparing for such a huge return!
#PeterKay

[@deemdoubleu]

Love Peter really down to earth. I bumped into him at a school choir concert in the car park, he drove up in a little fiat or something and poked his head out of the window and said "can you back me in?".

[@joshual1905]

That’s class 🤣🤣

[@stevenalderley9036]

Always wondered that about some celebrities... the amount of money he must have made from previous tours, television shows and this new tour he is on now... and he drives around in a little fiat? Not saying there's anything wrong with not being frivolous with your money and being humble...but on that amount of money...what's the point...

[@deemdoubleu]

@@stevenalderley9036 This was a few years ago admittedly but he was already famous by then, had done the Top of the Tower stuff etc. Possibly not Phoenix Nights at that time. But he is definitely a genuine Bolton/Farnworth lad.

[@andyb3666]

@@stevenalderley9036 that was definitely many years ago, he has a Mercedes E class now from pictures

[@BossySwan]

Was he singing You’re the Voice at full volume?

[@FannyLerouxTime]

It's so good to have this legend back with us. I just wish the full interview video was posted.

[@ryanbyrne1497]

He’s a icon for British comedy

[@user-se7jo2po9p]

Went to see him last night in Birmingham, it was absolutely brilliant as expected

[@lukemccann2024]

I don’t think Peter Kay realises how influential he is British comedy royalty

[@lynneforsyth8231]

Come back Peter!!

[@robertjames7389]

Looking forward in seeing Peter entertaining us tomorrow at the O2! 🎉❤

[@itsgettingstrangeroutthere]

Good to see Peter looking well. It's strange seeing celebs reappear after not seeing them for years. Of course they get a little older, grey and perhaps slimmer or bigger... either way, the fact that somebody returns means they are doing better.

[@theculturedthug6609]

Poor guys been seriously ill hope all is well with him now.

[@lynnedavies5884]

@@theculturedthug6609 please can you say what has been wrong with him he is really nice guy.

[@stuartford8843]

@@lynnedavies5884 nothing. His wife was seriously ill and he stopped working to look after her

[@lynnedavies5884]

@@stuartford8843 Thank you.

[@stevenalderley9036]

@@lynnedavies5884 Nobody has a clue...different story from every person which says it all. Just speculation and rumour.

[@kmag7122]

we love you Peter ❤️

[@Besty66]

There's nowt like northern humour! 🤣🤣

[@bobtudbury8505]

kaye brilliant, ball mouthy ott and just get's on me wick!

[@timrock922]

Huw Edwards’s 😮

[@Yengore]

couldn't agree more with the title!

[@tonytuhoro23]

Come on Peter when are you coming down here to Australia. I know you'll fill every place come on lad...

[@YARROWS9]

Surprised he got a word in.

[@birdman4274]

She just doesn't shut her gob does she. Overpaid Inane drivel .

[@YARROWS9]

@@birdman4274 It's no wonder Fat F**k Slim left her. Probably had tinnitus.

[@adamkidson4444]

Please do a new series of Phoenix nights or Max and Paddy! It's long over due

[@MB-gl7fx]

He’s written a third series of Pheonix nights, it’s just been sat somewhere getting dusty for years 😞 I think it’s time it was released.

[@TheWrathOfCam86]

"Recognise him!? Av never pissin met the lad!"

[@TheWrathOfCam86]

​@@MB-gl7fx If it's been shelved then it must not be up to snuff..

[@davidcorbett1404]

He wrote a film as well,

[@michaeljenkinson840]

Now then guys back n road again…..

[@ibizahoolie]

I thought of him instantly. Very alike

[@DoubleDowner]

I love the hilarious female radio presenters on the BBC, said no one ever.

[@jeanmarcwatson]

Must be an American KZbin channel if Peter Kay needs English sub titles

[@robertfish4052]

I bumped into the wonderfully rotund Peter kay. Ended up in Amarillo drinking mezcal.

[@mabul513]

Jo whiley I just remember the insult to Gavin Clarke on a festival long ago, she couldnt hear the quality in that music then and cant hear it now? Jo was not a nice person Whiley.

[@scotty1004]

Where has he been for years ?

[@jacobrumens9601]

Looking after his family, can’t blame him really.

[@davidz3879]

@@jacobrumens9601 Why would that mean he'd need to take five years off?

[@jacobrumens9601]

@@davidz3879 Someone needs to take time off and take care of their young ones.

[@davidz3879]

@@jacobrumens9601 Why would he have needed to spend five years devoting himself to his kids? Most fathers work while their kids are growing up.

[@JamieAubrey]

Goes to show you don't need to spend tens of millions on adverts

[@vinnyvincent2862]

The people of liverpool aren't so happy with him ! They spent some of their Christmas money on tickets for his liverpool date 6th/7th January just a few weeks away ! Then 30 minutes after all the tickets sold out he cancelled the dates and changed them to November 2025 ? . The DVD will be out by then ! 😆

[@theculturedthug6609]

I don't think he's up to it. He's been seriously ill you can just tell.

[@harryscott9243]

coz your all scouse

[@vinnyvincent2862]

@@harryscott9243 Get a grip of youreself Son !

[@BMXeditsWTP12]

​@@harryscott9243 your mum eats breakfast for lunch

[@mz610]

@@theculturedthug6609 ill with what? I justdiscovered this GEM a few weeks ago. He cant leave me now. I need more jokes!

[@deebee7108]

What’s wrong with his speech?

[@GerryScullion]

It's like he's missing teeth?!

[@shelley230393]

@@GerryScullion he's sucking a mint!

[@terenceflynn5125]

He was eating/sucking on something to start with.

[@lewishawkes3924]

@@GerryScullion I think he's eating something

[@patjoyce7247]

'E's northener ent eh!😁

[@xhiltonx]

His website was a joke crashed wouldn't let me buy after 5 x

[@st04bez]

Love Peter’s enthusiasm but he’s obviously not 100%

[@ChillToMusic87]

How do you mean?

[@mancsy3262]

😆😆 shut up

[@mwc1988]

I think he’s got a toffee in his mouth. I could be wrong. I hope I’m not.

[@galwaygirl8131]

He does has a toffee in his mouth

[@ChillToMusic87]

A bit rude to have a sweet in your mouth whilst talking on a radio broadcast.

[@paulbrailsford846]

Has he had a stroke? 😮 genuine question.

[@clareed6908]

I thought the same. My Dad had a stroke and speech sounds similar . Glad he is doing ok

[@louises2278]

There is something not quite right is there.?He's kept it very private though but I think he's been very ill.....I'm probably wrong but it's my intuition

[@chrisgoodwill3818]

I picked up on the speech too 😔

[@charlieharrison5673]

He’s eating something, just look

[@TheWrathOfCam86]

Probably an unpopular opinion here, but Kay's career peaked with Phoenix Nights/Max & Paddy. His stand up is lowest common denominator fare.

[@davidz3879]

I agree. His stand-up material is very limited in range.

[@andyb3666]

Series 1 of Phoenix Nights in my opinion. Did not like s2 & thought Max & Paddy was dreadful 😂

[@KusherK_]

Its because most of us can relate to the comedy being from the north

[@tatwsmawr]

1 month 02 !:)

[@JB-vq6xv]

That Peter Kay Thing is still the funniest thing he’s ever done. Bit dated and it’s similar to little Britain but it’s so funny