Peter Kay announces new book about his time in TV including his work at Granada

Bolton comedian Peter Kay has announced a new book reminiscing about his television career, including his time at Granada.

Peter Kay said it had been a “massive pleasure” to reminisce on his journey from obsessing about TV to working in it for his latest book titled TV: Big Adventures On The Small Screen.

The description reads: "From making the tea at Granada to stardom and national adoration in Phoenix Nights and Car Share, the beloved comedian reveals stories, anecdotes and insights from his television career in his characteristically side-splitting fashion."

Some of his work Granada Television included the Last Last Show and Roy Mills Films of Fun. He also starred in a documentary called Goodbye Granadaland when the Quay Street studios closed in 2013.

The memoir marks 49-year-old Kay’s long-awaited return to the page following the record-breaking release of his autobiography The Sound Of Laughter in 2006, Saturday Night Peter in 2009 and The Book That’s More Than Just A Book in 2011.

Kay has embarked on his first stand-up tour in 12 years which has seen unprecedented demand.

Kay said: “I’d wanted for years to write about my obsession for TV and working in it.

“It’s been such a massive pleasure recalling the adventures I’ve had over the last 25 years both in front (of) and behind the camera, and I hope people will enjoy reading about the journey as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it.”

He is touring up and down the country in a mammoth arena tour spanning from December to August 2023.

Peter Kay broke the Guinness World Record for biggest-selling run of all time for his 2010 live tour, where he played to more than 1.2 million people.

He had cancelled his last tour in December 2017, citing “unforeseen family circumstances”.

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