That Peter Kay Thing
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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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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Wed, Jan 12, 2000
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Season 1, Episode 6: “Lonely at the Top”
A 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 Avenue in the first documentary, Park ditched partner Cheryl Avenue when she became pregnant. After two or three hits, he found he was being portrayed as a villain in another documentary focusing on Cheryl's struggles as an unemployed single mother. Eventually he returns to his job as a greengrocer whilst Cheryl becomes a star, much to the chargin of Marc.
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is That Peter Kay Thing about?
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.
How many seasons does That Peter Kay Thing have?
That Peter Kay Thing comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in That Peter Kay Thing?
Key cast members in That Peter Kay Thing include Neil Fitzmaurice, Paddy McGuinness, Toby Foster, Mark Jackson, Jo Enright.
Who created or directed That Peter Kay Thing?
That Peter Kay Thing was developed and directed by Peter Kay.