Phoenix Nights: Series 1 and 2 [DVD]

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The comedy series revolves around The Phoenix Club, a working men's club that plays host to a variety of characters and entertainment including bingo nights, singers, cabaret performances, and a range of themed nights. Channel 4 and Peter Kay would like to state that the character of Keith Lard may have led some persons to wrongly believe that the character was based on a Mr Keith Laird. We wish to make it clear that this was not the case and would like to apologise to Mr Laird and his family for the distress caused. [2] Broadcasts [ edit ] Despite its cult status, the series wasn't actually on our screens for that long. Phoenix Nights ran for just two seasons, and each series was only six episodes long. Ant and Dec: Two illegal Chinese immigrants whom the club accidentally brought into the country. Employed by Brian Potter as chefs.

Peter Kay has hinted at the return of Phoenix Nights on multiple occasions. He's mentioned wanting to do a third series numerous times in the past and recently shared an idea for a Phoenix Nights movie in his latest book TV: Big Adventures on the Small Screen which was released in September 2023. Phoenix Nights is rarely repeated on British television. During an interview with Danny Baker for Peter Kay In Conversation, Kay stated he resents allowing his shows, including Phoenix Nights, to be repeated as it "dilutes the quality" of the programme, citing Only Fools and Horses as an example of a highly regarded programme "ruined" by excessive repeat showings.Other cast members have disputed the claims over the years, meaning we still have no idea whether we'll ever see more Phoenix Nights on our screens any time soon. What is Phoenix Nights about? Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice (as Sian Foulkes) The humour is clever, observational, very politically incorrect and oh-so Northern England. As with all really excellent comedy it draws you in and makes you fond of the characters, despite their many flaws. You all know the type of people in this show because you see them everyday at home and work. In the book, Kay wrote: "I still write down ideas. I had an idea only today of Brian getting Young Kenny to paint an enormous letter 'H' on the roof of the club so he can advertise they've got a helicopter pad. The chance of a helicopter ever landing is, of course, zero.

Peter Kay played several of the characters, including club owner Brian Potter, club doorman Max, and Bolton Council fire inspector Keith Laird. Den Perry, Brian Potter's rival club chairman, was playedby Ted Robbins. Jerry St.Clair: Compere, Cabaret singer and fall guy of the show. He later becomes licensee of the club. Throughout the two series of Phoenix Nights, a theme of the show is the rivalry between The Phoenix Club and local rival club 'The Banana Grove', run by the flamboyant Den Perry. Brian Potter devises ideas for the club to attract more customers, usually to the disapproval of Jerry "The Saint" St. Clair. As more people come to the club, its popularity exceeds that of its rivals. Despite this, Brian Potter's thrifty ways means he continues to try to cut corners in the running of the club. Paddy McGuinness played the other member of the Phoenix's Club's door staff, Paddy O'Shea, and the pair went on to star in Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere after Phoenix Nights' second series. When did Phoenix Nights start? The owner of The Phoenix Club is wheelchair user Brian Potter (played by Peter Kay), who has presided over two clubs in the past: the first (The Aquarius) flooded, the second (The Neptune) burned down. His ambition, with the help of Jerry St Clair, is to see The Phoenix Club become the most popular in Bolton and thus outdo his nemesis, Den Perry ( Ted Robbins), owner of rival club The Banana Grove.National Comedy Awards, The 2023 Outstanding Comedy Actress (Longlisted) I Talk Telly Awards 2023 Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee) I Talk Telly Awards 2022 Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee) I Talk Telly Awards 2021 Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee) I Talk Telly Awards 2020 Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee) BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2019 Writer: Comedy (Nominee) BAFTA Cymru Awards 2019 Best Actress (Nominee) RTS Awards 2019 Comedy Performance (Female) (Nominee) I Talk Telly Awards 2019 Best Comedy Partnership ( Winner) BAFTA Television Awards 2018 Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme (Nominee) BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2018 Writer: Comedy (Nominee) I Talk Telly Awards 2018 Best Comedy Partnership (Nominee) RTS North West Awards 2018 Best Performance in a Comedy ( Winner) I Talk Telly Awards 2017 Best Comedy Partnership ( Winner) RTS North West Awards 2017 Best Script Writer (Nominee) Whilst Phoenix Nights revolved around The Phoenix Club, that particular working men's club was fictional. The series was actually filmed at St. Gregory's Social Club, a working men's club found in Farnworth, just a couple of miles from Bolton. Despite being away from our screens for over 20 years, the show's somehow not managed to find a streaming home. That means the only way you can reliably watch Phoenix Nights right now is by buying the show on DVD. Brian decides to get the club on Crimetime for publicity and a chance to accuse Den Perry. Changes are made throughout the club to make it look good for the TV crew, but the TV appearance is a disaster when Brian loses it after he believes that he is being accused of burning the club down himself. Elsewhere, Spencer is hired for the vacant bar job. The auditioning act at the end of the episode is a one-legged Elvis impersonator. Two series have been produced, which were first broadcast in 2001 and 2002 respectively. The first series transmission dates were brought ahead to January 2001 due to the success of Kay's first home video stand-up release Live at the Top of the Tower, released in November 2000, and That Peter Kay Thing winning Best New TV Comedy at the British Comedy Awards, which meant the series began broadcasting before editing had even been completed on all episodes. [1]

Phoenix Nights co-creators Dave Spikey and Neil Fitzmaurice also play major roles as Jerry St. Clair and Ray Von respectively. Phoenix nights' is destined to become a classic of British comedy, in the same league as 'Fawlty Towers' and 'I'm Alan Partidge'. It really is that good. The Phoenix Club is a fictional working men's club in Farnworth near Bolton. The Phoenix Club is home to entertainment of all types, including bingo, singing, cabaret and a wide range of themed nights. The club was opened by Brian Potter and is run by him and his staff.

Series 1, Episode 1 - Opening Night

The show was written by Peter Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice and Dave Spikey. All three writers star in the show, with Kay also directing in the second series. All the music was written by Toni Baker and Peter Kay. Additional material was provided by Paddy McGuinness. The long awaited grand re-opening of The Phoenix! The club is about to have its doors opened for custom once again and it's all go in Bolton to get everything ready. Brian and Jerry visit a fire safety day for club owners, which is being taken by convicted dog molester Keith Lard! Keith tries in vain to make everyone aware of the dangers but keeps getting dog jibes from the crowd, mostly due to Den Perry. Phoenix nights' follows Brian and his attempts to rebuild his nightclub for the third time... most recently after it burnt to the ground (hence the name phoenix). Peter Kay plays many of the parts himself (all brilliantly) including Brian, the club owner and memorable of all, Keith Lard the fire inspector with some odd personal habits. Quite apart from Kay, every single actor in the show does a superb job capturing the quirks and oddities that make human life so amusing... there's not one single bad performance.