British Comedy: That Peter Kay Thing

Years: 1998-2000
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Genre: Spoof, Comedy
Written by: Neil Fitzmaurice, Peter Kay,
Dave Spikey, Gareth Hughes
Stars: Peter Kay, Steve Edge
Episodes: 6 (+1)
Episode Average: 7.714

BEST EPISODE:
Leonard (1999)

PILOT

(1998)

SPECIAL

THE SERVICES

Originally broadcast: 9 November 1998
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay

Pearl Harman introduces us to the only services on the M61, Paul le Roy isn't happy with his spot to promote Chorley FM, and a coach leaves the services minus two passengers.

"One word, Terry... Job Club."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES ONE

(2000)
6 episodes
Series Score: 46
Episode Average: 7.67
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

IN THE CLUB

Originally broadcast: 12 January 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey

Brian Potter tries to sort the entertainment for the Kids' Christmas Party, Max and Paddy are brought in to man the door for Talent Trek, and Coffee without Cream just isn't good enough.

"How much? For pasties? They've trebled in price! What's in 'em, Venison? I know it's deer, it's bloody extortionate!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E2

EYES DOWN

Originally broadcast: 19 January 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey, Gareth Hughes

Tom Dale prepares for his nightly routine, Keith Lard talks fire safety, and there's a disturbance during The National.

"Also, the horn. They don't like the horn. You know, I like to give them the horn."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E3

THE ICE CREAM MAN COMETH

Originally broadcast: 12 January 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey, Gareth Hughes

Mr. Softy invents a new line in an attempt to outdo his rival, a line of videos is seen as a way to boost sales, and a special offer hits a snag.

"Ice cream. Ice cream. I love the smell of raspberry in the morning."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E4

THE ARENA

Originally broadcast: 2 February 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey

Matthew Kelly gets a new job so he can watch concerts for free, Live Sec get the new stewards ready for dealing with the public, and Chris Utah gets stopped by the police

"Basically, what we're asking for 110%, eight days a week, 24/7."

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 5

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S1E5

LEONARD

Originally broadcast: 9 February 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey

Leonard's due to receive an award, bargains follow preaching in the town centre, and the local Radio Rental's up to his usual tricks.

"Mum used to say she had a bad time with me. Said she was in labour for thirty-six hours, and then the nurse noticed they hadn't taken her tights off."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E6

LONELY AT THE TOP

Originally broadcast: 16 February 2000
Directed by: Andrew Gillman
Written by: Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice, Dave Spikey

Marc Park has found fame since his time on Talent Trek, a documentary is aired about him ditching his old musical partner, and there's an error with the new festive offering.

"Lady. Lady, if you get shit on your coat, I'll take this lead to your ass. No, no, not you love, I'm talking to my dog."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

PAUL
LE ROY

Chorley FM DJ
in...The Services (1998)
3 episodes

MARC
PARK

Singer
in...In the Club (2000)
2 episodes

ALAN
McLARTY

ARC Road Insurance
in...The Services (1998)
2 episodes

MATTHEW
KELLY

Customer Care Assistant / Steward
in...The Arena (2000)
2 episodes

CRAIG
UTAH

Coach Driver
in...The Arena (2000)
2 episodes

LEONARD
DE TOMKINSON

Paperboy
in...Leonard (2000)
2 episodes

BRIAN
POTTER

Club Social Secretary
in...In the Club (2000)
1 episode

MAX
BYGRAVES

Doorman
in...In the Club (2000)
1 episode

PEARL
HARDMAN

Manager
in...The Services (1998)
1 episode

KEITH
LARD

Firs Safety Officer
in...Eyes Down (2000)
1 episode

TOM
DALE

Bingo Caller
in...Eyes Down (2000)
1 episode

PATRICK
O'NEIL

Bingo Hall Employee
in...Eyes Down (2000)
1 episode

ROSE

Bingo Player
in...Eyes Down (2000)
1 episode

MR. SOFTY
TOP

Ice Cream Man
in...The Ice Cream Man Cometh (2000)
1 episode

SIGNOR
WHIPPY

Ice Cream Man
in...The Ice Cream Man Cometh (2000)
1 episode

SHAUN
BALLEN

Live Sec Security
in...The Arena (2000)
1 episode