It seems strange why Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Neil Fitzmaurice had to rewrite their previous vehicle "That Peter Kay Thing" when the elements of Phoenix Nights already lay within that underrated little gem; perhaps an issue over writing credits. The result is perhaps one of Channel 4's all-time great comedy's that surely rank alongside Father Ted and Spaced. From beginning to end Phoenix Night's combines side-splitting and subtle humour that will leave you laughing long after the dvds sell-by date, and a highly emotive storyline that will draw you in right up to the Goodnight Vienna credit.
Phoenix Night's is an ageing working-man's club operated by the cantankerous Brian Potter (Kay) and his compère (Spikey), who both seek to organise wackier events to draw in the locals. Despite their hard-fought efforts you can rely upon their crack-brained schemes to end in chaotic hilarity; such as organising a gun-slinging contest between Lancashire and Yorkshire, or booking a highly inappropriate pyhsic.
Another strength of the series is the use of Kay's comedic friends and the local residents of Bolton, transforming what could have been a run-of-mill situation comedy into an entirely believable working- class environment that could have been plucked from any working- town in England. As such the characterisation and interaction between the actors and the locals will leave you identifying with the characters and coming to love or hate them as much you would with any local club in your community..
Kay stated he is so proud of what they accomplished with Phoenix Nights, and it is impossible to disagree: Phoenix Nights is flawless.
Phoenix Night's is an ageing working-man's club operated by the cantankerous Brian Potter (Kay) and his compère (Spikey), who both seek to organise wackier events to draw in the locals. Despite their hard-fought efforts you can rely upon their crack-brained schemes to end in chaotic hilarity; such as organising a gun-slinging contest between Lancashire and Yorkshire, or booking a highly inappropriate pyhsic.
Another strength of the series is the use of Kay's comedic friends and the local residents of Bolton, transforming what could have been a run-of-mill situation comedy into an entirely believable working- class environment that could have been plucked from any working- town in England. As such the characterisation and interaction between the actors and the locals will leave you identifying with the characters and coming to love or hate them as much you would with any local club in your community..
Kay stated he is so proud of what they accomplished with Phoenix Nights, and it is impossible to disagree: Phoenix Nights is flawless.