James Bond star Ben Whishaw set to play NHS doctor Adam Kay

Ben Whishaw is set to play the NHS junior doctor Adam Kay in a series based on his best-selling memoir. The James Bond star, 39, has confirmed he will take on the role in a BBC comedy-drama based on the novel This Is Going To Hurt, which openly documents Kay’s experience working in an NHS … Read more

Police officer given warning for failing to find drugs in hotel George Kay was ‘eating cocaine’

A police officer has been given a written warning after failing to seize drugs inside a hotel room where George Kay was ‘eating cocaine’ before he died of an overdose.  A Cheshire Police misconduct hearing into George Kay’s death has concluded with a police officer receiving a written warning for ‘failing to take positive action’. George … Read more

Peter Kay: Comedy Shuffle star’s hilarious letters with Ronnie Barker revealed | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

The comedian returned to British television recently after a near-three year hiatus from comedy, when he cited “unforeseen” family reasons for cancelling all of his tour dates and upcoming projects. He resurfaced on BBC’s ‘Big Night In’ as part of a line-up to fundraise for Children in Need and Comic Relief, during the coronavirus lockdown. … Read more

Tess Daly: Strictly host shares rare insight into special day with husband Vernon Kay | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Earlier in the week, it was revealed the BBC may introduce a few changes to primetime show Strictly Come Dancing because of the coronavirus outbreak. The show, which is due to air in the Autumn, could see contestants perform to an empty studio in a bid to reduce the number of people who come into … Read more

EastEnders star Lacey Turner steps out for supplies with husband Matt Kay and baby daughter Dusty

They welcomed their first child together in July. And Lacey Turner stepped out for supplies with her husband Matt Kay, baby daughter Dusty, nine-months and pet pooch Ned in London on Saturday. The EastEnders star, 32, cut a casual figure in a pair of black skinny jeans with a loose-fitting grey jumper and white trainers. Family outing: Lacey … Read more

How old is Peter Kay, who’s his wife Susan Gargan and why did the Car Share and Phoenix Nights comedian cancel his 2018 UK tour?

PETER Kay has come a long way from his working-class roots in Bolton. Here’s everything you need to know about the comedian who delighted fans with a comeback rendition of Amarillo on The Big Night In on April 23, 2020, performing for the first time after a two-year hiatus. 6 Peter Kay first performed his … Read more

How Peter Kay went from working in a loo roll factory to £43m star – The Sun

PETER Kay thrilled fans when he recreated his iconic (Is This The Way To) Amarillo? video with NHS superstars for Big Night In after two years away from TV screens. The Bolton-born funnyman is worth a staggering £43 million, counting Noel Gallagher and Eric Clapton among his celebrity fans. Big-hearted Peter, 46, has also raised … Read more

Peter Kay news: Big Night In co-star Paddy McGuinness’ snub to comic revealed | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Peter Kay will return to television screens across the country for the first time since announcing a hiatus three years ago. He will feature on BBC show ‘The Big Night In’, which will fundraise for Children in Need and Comic Relief. There he will join ‘Phoenix Nights’ co-star Paddy McGuinness, to tickle the nation with … Read more

As ’60s icon Peter Beard dies aged 82, RICHARD KAY looks back on his remarkable life

That he managed to make it to the age of 82 is nothing short of a minor miracle. To get that perfect shot, photographer Peter Beard swam in crocodile-filled rivers, stood before a charging lion and survived being gored by an enraged elephant that snapped his ribs and crushed his pelvis. By the time he got … Read more