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Bolton-born comedian Peter Kay left school with a GCSE in art; he held a series of jobs, including working as a cinema usher, mobile disc jockey, in a factory packing toilet rolls, garage attendant and in a bingo hall. 

In 1996, Peter Kay’s career significantly turned when he was crowned the prestigious North West Comedian of the Year. This early recognition was a stepping stone that led him to firmly establish himself as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians. His talent has been celebrated with numerous awards, including four British comedy awards and three awards from the Royal Television Society. 

Peter Kay’s creative talents extend beyond stand-up comedy. He has written, directed, and starred in a variety of successful projects, including That Peter Kay Thing, Max & Paddy’s Road to Nowhere, the BAFTA-award-winning Phoenix Nights, and the recent hit, Britain’s Got the Pop Factor… and Geraldine – The Winner’s Story. His versatility and creativity are evident in his ability to excel in multiple roles, showcasing his impact on the entertainment industry.

Peter Kay Books In Order

Peter Kay is one of the most beloved entertainers. His incredible journey has seen him write years of television shows alongside appearances on Comic Relief and Coronation Street. A regular on the stand-up circuit, he has had one successful tour after another. He is also a published author, and his books are a must for any Peter Kay fan.

Join Peter Kay as he shares brilliant one-liners, irresistible observational comedy and popular culture knowledge. His books are all standalone and do not need to be read in a particular order, however, do make sure to enjoy as many as possible – you will not be disappointed.

Phoenix Nights: The Scripts: The Scripts: Series 1 and 2 by Peter Kay

Phoenix Nights is the hugely successful Channel 4 comedy series set in a Bolton working man’s club, starring multi-talented Peter Kaye. It’s make or break time for wheelchair-bound club owner Brian Potter at the Grand Gala opening of his new venue: The Phoenix. The only way is up for Brian and his staff Jerry St Clair, Max and Paddy, Les Alanos, Ray Von, Holy Mary and dog-worrying fire officer Keith Lard. But the glory days of the industry have long passed; the gala opening with TV’s Roy Walker guarantees local press coverage, but from then on it’s a fight to survive.

Phoenix Nights is a beautifully observed comedy of errors and of human endeavour on the smallest scale. In these superlative scripts from both the first and second series, relive the comedy magic that has become the show’s trademark. Including 150 colour photographs and stills from both series, Phoenix Nights: The Scripts is a true reflection of a show that has become one of the biggest comedy hits of recent years.

The Sound of Laughter by Peter Kay

His autobiography, The Sound of Laughter, is a testament to national treasure Peter Kay’s influence and popularity. It holds the Guinness World record as the UK’s biggest-selling hardback autobiography of all time, with over 1 million copies sold.

Peter Kay’s unerring gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned him a widespread, everyman appeal. These vivid observations, coupled with a kind of nostalgia that never fails to grab his audience’s shared understanding, have earned him comparisons with Alan Bennett and Ronnie Barker.

In his award-winning TV series, he creates worlds populated by degenerate, bitter, useless, endearing and always recognisable characters, which have attracted a huge and loyal following.

In many ways, he’s an old-fashioned kind of comedian, and the scope and enormity of his fanbase reflect this. He doesn’t tell jokes about politics or sex but rather rejoices in the far funnier areas of life: elderly relatives and answering machines, dads dancing badly at weddings, garlic bread and cheesecake, your mum’s HRT…

The record-breaking release of his autobiography is full of this kind of humour and nostalgia, beginning with Kay’s first-ever driving lesson, which takes him back through his Bolton childhood, the numerous jobs he held after school and the lead-up to the time he passed his driving test and found fame.

Saturday Night Peter by Peter Kay

Edinburgh, Blackpool, Bolton – the glamour of it all! Picking up from where Peter’s bestselling autobiography The Sound of Laughter left off, Saturday Night Peter charts the hilarious journey his career took as he left the beautiful bosom of Bolton and headed for the highway, to hone his act on the greatest stage of all – the British comedy circuit!

Every Saturday night, Peter would turn up at a new venue, with a new audience to win over, and a new bunch of odd characters to share the stage with: chainsaw-juggling lizards, suicidal magicians, and some of the worst tribute acts to have ever cleared a club.

As his reputation grows, Peter starts to take on gigs that he could only have dreamed of when he started out: corporate shindigs in Hong Kong and Geneva, becoming the warm-up man on Parky, taking part in the Royal Variety Performance and finally onto his legendary Live at the Top of the Tower show in Blackpool, and the garlic bread that made his name.

This is a must-read book for all of Peter’s legions of fans and it offers another chance to peek behind the scenes of Britain’s best loved comedians. It is hilarious and heartwarmingly told.

The Book That’s More Than Just a Book – Book by Peter Kay

Step inside the mind of Peter Kay…

It’s here he wrestles with the size of his Uncle Nobhead’s rocket, ponders his nana’s misuse of her iPod and reflects on a childhood spent cavorting around his bedroom, clad only in his mother’s leotard whilst clutching his father’s shovel. These peculiar outlooks bring to life the unique world of Peter Kay like never before.

The Book That’s More Than Just a Book – Book invites you into a world of suspect characters and awkward situations. Here you will meet Peter’s family, their friends, some familiar faces, and some completely unexpected ones. Chock full of brand new material and crammed with photographs and illustrations, creating one of the funniest books you’re ever likely to read.

T.V.: Big Adventures on the Small Screen by Peter Kay

Blockbusters, Baywatch … Mastermind, Moonlighting … Porridge, Parkinson … Peter Kay takes you on a journey into the wonders of TV –back to the days when Dusty Bin was a household name, Robin of Sherwood was a pin-up and the Brookside siege was the event of the year. For a young telly-loving Peter growing up in Bolton, TV meant Sunday bath nights with a black-and-white portable, the unbridled excitement of the new Christmas TV guide and his elderly neighbour’s inconvenient hearing problem.

Here, for the first time, he collects his TV memories and adventures together in this brilliant book. Join Peter as he finds success on the small screen, leaving his own unique footprint in the golden age of TV: from making tea at Granada Studios and marching along to ‘(Is This the Way to) Amarillo’ to hanging out in the Rovers Return in Coronation Street, having run-ins with Bernard Manning and starring in possibly the worst Doctor Who episode of all time. You’ll go behind the scenes of the legendary Phoenix Nights, take The Road to Nowhere with Max & Paddy and discover how Peter created John Redmond, his BAFTA-winning performance in Car Share.

So sit back and enjoy a journey through the wonderful world of television. Endearing, sidesplittingly funny and utterly unforgettable – T.V. sees Peter Kay at his vivid, nostalgic and hilarious best.

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