 and Ashley Peacock (Casey Carswell), he played the role of a shopfitter who helped rebuild the corner shop. Years later, in 2004, he appeared in two episodes as a different character, Eric Gartside and he briefly dated Shelly Unwin (Sally Lindsay). However, the couple ended their relationship when Eric's mum became too involved in their relationship, causing Shelly to break it off. The birth of Phoenix Nights Don't worry, we'll get to Phoenix Nights proper very shortly. But before we do, we have to acknowledge where it all began. Kay's first original show on TV was That Peter Kay Thing, which was broadcast on Channel 4 and first hit our screens in the year 2000. Its first proper episode – entitled In the Club – featured some familiar characters that we'd come to know very well years later. The first full episode of That Peter Kay Thing introduced us to the likes of Brian Potter, Kenny Snr (Archie Kelly), and the backing band Les Alanos (Toby Foster, Steve Edge) who would eventually be regular features of Phoenix Nights. K){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Peter Kay has announced that he will be heading out on his first stand-up tour in 12 years, delighting fans across the country.
The comedian, 49, has rarely been seen in public since a sudden cancellation of his then-upcoming Have Gags Will Travel tour in December 2017.
His appearances on TV have been sporadic ever since, but the Phoenix Nights creator did turn up during the BBC’s Big Night In special in April 2020.
Kay has been gradually returning to the stand-up scene since Covid-19 restrictions were eased, making brief appearances at charity events.