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Ted Robbins 'recovering well' after collapse

Phoenix Nights actor Ted Robbins is recovering well in hospital after collapsing on stage at the Manchester arena on opening night.

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Comedian Robbins back to work after collapse

Ted Robbins and his family leave Wythenshawe hospital Credit: Manchester Evening News

Ted Robbins' sister says he's recovered so well he's going back to work this weekend. The 59 year old comedian collapsed with a cardiac arrest in front of thousands watching Peter Kaye's Phoenix Nights at the Manchester Arena in January.

Ted Robbins had two operations in hospital after he was taken there straight from the stage on January 31st. Peter Kay joked to Granada Reports entertainment correspondent that he was 'out of his head on morphine' when he visited Robbins.

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