British Comedy: Peter Kay's Car Share

Years: 2015
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson
Peter Kay, Tim Reid
Stars: Peter Kay, Sian Gibson
Episodes: 12
Episode Average: 8.083*

BEST EPISODES:
Series 2, Episode 3 (2017), Series 2, Episode 1 (2017)

*including specials

SERIES ONE

(2015)
6 episodes
Series Score: 50
Episode Average: 8.33
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 29 April 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

John gets covered in piss, Kayleigh's gaydar seems a bit out of alignment, and they agree that the share might just work.

MUSIC:
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyonce
Martika's Kitchen - Martika
Call Me - Spagna
I Love to Love - Tina Charles
When We Are Together - Texas
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
C'est La Vie - B*witched
A Little Respect - Erasure
I'm Outta Love - Anastacia
Every Day Hurts - Sad Cafe

"Get out of me car... you piss-throwing psycho!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 30 April 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

John's tired after a late night at the airport, Kayleigh's confused at the stunned reaction to her admission about woodland activities, and Ted's funeral means the morning off.

MUSIC:
Birdhouse in Your Soul - They Might Be Giants
Ignition - R. Kelly
Turn Back the Clock - Johnny Hates Jazz
Ordinary World - Duran Duran
Inside - Stiltskin
All Rise - Blue
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
I Love the Nightlife - Alicia Bridges
Gloria - Laura Branigan
I Believe in You - Kylie Minogue

"Yeah, I don't see why not, it'd be lovely... See? Told you... He doesn't understand the joys of dogging."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 6 May 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

Kayleigh's more than a little worse for wear, they reluctantly give smelly Ray a lift, and John hides in a box after work.

MUSIC:
Can You Dig It? - The Mock Turtles
Xanadu - Olivia Newton John & ELO
How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
Here Comes the Hotstepper - Ini Kamoze
I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd
The King of Rock m Roll - Prefab Sprout
Waiting For a Star to Fall - Boy Meets Girl
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths

"I were too busy looking at you hair. I thought it was Carol Decker staggering out of your house."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 13 May 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

An emergency car wash leads to a bout of aquaphobia, there's talk of a disciplinary at work after two of the staff come to blows, and John's boss is a little too critical of a listening Kayleigh.

MUSIC:
Keep on Movin' - Five
Mmm Bop - Hanson
Bump & Grind - R. Kelly
How Bizarre - OMC
If Only I Could - Sydney Youngblood
Everybody Wants to Rule the world - Tears for Fears
Love Shack - The B-52's

"What did you say that for? 'Effin arsehole!' When have they ever said 'effin' arsehole' on The Archers?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 20 May 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

John falls and hurts his arm while posting his nan's birthday card, Kayleigh reveals she'll soon be homeless, and the car breaks down.

MUSIC:
Cherish - Madonna
When Smokey Sings - ABC
Put Yourself in My Place - Kylie Minogue
New Sensation - Inxs
Have a Nice Day - Stereophonics
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Picture of You - Boyzone
Devil Woman - Cliff Richard
Drive - The Cars
I Knew You Were Waiting - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
Somewhere in My Heart - Aztec Camera
This Time I Know It's For Real - Donna Summer
A Thing Called Love - Johnny Cash

"Did they not have a Bob the Builder? Or a Power Rangers or something? Peppa pissin' Pig!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 22 May 2015
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay, Tim Reid

Kayleigh's anxious about moving to her sister's, the pair stop off for some breakfast, and there's jealousy when John gives his number to another woman at work.

MUSIC:
You're the Voice - John Farnham
Chocolate Girl - Deacon Blue
Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy - Kid Creole & the Coconuts
Valerie - Steve Winwood
Cry For Help - Rick Astley
Don't Talk, Just Kiss - Right Said Fred
Love Plus One - Haircut 100
Ebony and Ivory - Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney
I Love Rock 'N' Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Never Be Lonely - The Feeling
Baby Baby - Amy Grant
Rush Hour - Jane Wiedlin
More Than Words - Extreme
Pure and Simple - Hear'Say

"What? I'm a blackcurrant. I dressed as a yellow pepper last week...no Chinese kicked off."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES TWO

(2017)
4 episodes
Series Score: 35
Episode Average: 8.75
Perfect 10's: 2

S2E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 11 April 2017
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Peter Kay, Sian Gibson,

Kayleigh wants some company as she's forced to catch the bus to work, an accidental phone call provides access to a moment of casual bullshit, and John gets into an unfortunate argument with a liberty-taking cyclist.

MUSIC:
Pure & Simple - Hear'Say
Never Had a Dream Come True - S Club 7
We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart
Sadeness: Part I - Enigma
One Step Further - Bardo
The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
(Jump) For My Love - The Pointer Sisters
Life Is a Rollercoaster - Ronan Keating
Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon

"What's my problem? It's a car, not a coaster!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 18 April 2017
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Peter Kay, Sian Gibson,

Harry Potter insists that Hagrid keep her beard on for the works party, John's unimpressed with what the staff are getting up to in the car park, and a motormouth smurf lets it all pour out after cadging a lift home.

MUSIC:
I Touch Myself - Divinyls
Son of a Gun - JX
Dreamer - Livin' Joy
Axel F - Crazy Frog
The Key, The Secret - Urban Cookie Collective
Milkshake - Kelis
Zoom - Fat Larry's Band
Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton
Move Closer - Phyllis Nelson
Wind of Change - Scorpions
2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
Perfect Moment - Martine McCutcheon
Crazy For You - Madonna
How 'Bout Us - Champaign
A Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins
I Love You Always Forever - Donna Lewis
Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry for Loverboy) - Scritti Politti

"He did have a little willy, didn't he? Remember that? Yeah, crash helmet and cock out."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 25 April 2017
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Peter Kay, Sian Gibson,

John has to drive over to Wigan to drop some paperwork off at a store, Kayleigh suggests throwing a sickie so they can spend the day together, and a Dairylea Dunkers promotion means two-for-one at the safari park.

MUSIC:
Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B. Hawkins
Hold On - Phyllis Nelson
Disappear - INXS
Lost Weekend - Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Push It - Salt-N-Pepa
Love Changes (Everything) - Climie Fisher
Don't Get Me Wrong - The Pretenders
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
Monkey - George Michael

"Well, open the window. Dogs die in hot cars."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 2 May 2017
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Peter Kay, Sian Gibson,

John drops his nan off at his house to wait for a parcel to be delivered, Kayleigh needs rescuing when she ends up locked in her sister's house, and the joy of a good sing song leads to some very personal questions.

MUSIC:
White Line (Don't Do it) - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
I Won't Let You Down - Ph.D
Buffalo Stance - Neneh Cherry
Together in Electric Dreams - Phil Oakey & Giorgio Moroder
Body Talk - Imagination
Red Light Spells Danger - Billy Ocean
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - Crash Test Dummies
Praying For Time - George Michael
Kayleigh - Marillion

"Oh, I've seen it all now."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

SPECIAL

(2018)

SPECIAL

UNSCRIPTED

Originally broadcast: 8 May 2018
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Peter Kay (improv), Sian Gibson (improv)

An Edwyn Collins song leaves John trying to remember the F.A.S.T. signs, Kayleigh insists that the U must stands for something in a club sandwich, and the pair are stunned as they listen to a Your Song story on the radio.

MUSIC:
A Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins
Da Da Da - Trio
Toy Soldiers - Martika
Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) - Fine Young Cannibals
Sign of the Times - The Belle Stars
National Express - The Divine Comedy
Loco In Acapulco - Four Tops
More Than a Woman - Bee Gees
Borderline - Madonna
The Second Summer of Love - Danny Wilson

"I'm not gonna piss on me geography teacher, am I?"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

SPECIAL

(2018)

SPECIAL

THE FINALE

Originally broadcast: 28 May 2018
Directed by: Peter Kay
Written by: Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson, Peter Kay

John manages to find the perfect way to get his feelings out in the open, Kayleigh insists that his message deserves a much larger audience, and the pair share a good laugh when they read an awful wedding invitation.

MUSIC:
Waiting in Vain - Annie Lennox
Freak Me - Another Level
Baby I Don't Care - Transvision Vamp
Drop the Pilot - Joan Armatrading
Bridge To Your Heart - Wax

"Hm, I hear ya. You can fly a kite round my arsehole."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

JOHN REDMOND

Played by Peter Kay

KAYLEIGH KITSON

Played by Sian Gibson