
That Peter Kay Thing (2000)
That Peter Kay Thing is a series of six spoof documentaries shown on Channel 4 in January 1999. Set in and around Bolton, these follows the lives of different characters and stars Peter Kay as the subject of each documentary. All of the episodes display Kay's penchant for nostalgic humour and unsympathetic lead characters. The series was narrated by Andrew Sachs. Many of the plot lines were based around actual events from Kay's life. At least six of the characters appear in the spin-off series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.
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Episodes
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1. In the Club2000-01-12 · 30mIn this the first episode we meet the staff and owner of Bolton's The Neptune Club. They are The Saint, Bolton's own very Jerry St. Clair, Brian Potter, Les Alanos, and the newly-e
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2. Eyes Down2000-01-19 · 30mWe meet the hard-done-by staff of Bolton's old bingo hall, the Apollo. Let's tickle those balls, buck the management! But while you do, keep an eye out for Dogtagnan himself, Fire
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3. The Ice Cream Man Cometh2000-01-26 · 30mThis episode revolved around the fading popularity of local ice cream vans. The subject of the documentary is Mr Softytop, a grumpy ice-cream man who verbally assaults his customer
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4. The Arena2000-02-02 · 30mSet in the Manchester Evening News Arena, this episode follows the staff and customers preparing for a Super Sounds of the Seventies Night. Matthew Kelly is employed as a steward -
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5. Leonard2000-02-09 · 30mThe episode follows lovable local eccentric Leonard in the run-up to him receiving an award for being Britain's oldest paper boy. Leonard introduces the other local eccentrics incl
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6. Lonely at the Top2000-02-16 · 30mA documentary following the rise and fall of Marc Park, 12 months after he won "Talent Trek" in the first episode, "In the Club." After rising to fame as part of pop group Park Ave
Cast
Neil Fitzmaurice
Paddy McGuinness
Toby FosterMark Jackson
Jo Enright
Andrew Sachs
Peter Kay
Steve Edge
Ted RobbinsImages
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