I drive past this very services quite often. Everytime I see the walkbridge, I always imagine young Matthew running across the bridge with the red carpet!
For context, these Peter Kay Thing documentaries were parodies of early reality-tv shows. Well known examples included 'Driving School' (a show about people trying to pass their driving test), 'The Cruise' (life aboard a cruise ship) and 'Airport' (the day-to-day running of an airport). These shows were known as docu-soaps and helped to inspire the original UK version of 'The Office'.
I remember well coach drivers counting the passengers each time you got on and off and yes the ten minute stretch your leg thing I can relate to as well, unless the driver needed a meal break then you were left waiting outside a locked coach frightened to move as he may return at any time and you'd end up like the 'French Couple!'
Just a bit of info on Chorley FM: it was a real radio station in a nearby town called Chorley (my hometown). Which is about 15 miles from Bolton where Phoenix Nights was set. It was essentially a parody of Century FM on the show I think as the station Chorley FM wasn't properly established until 2005 but had a temporary license since 2000 which would coincide with Phoenix Nights. I know they hated the comparison to the fictional station though and didn't find the slogan 'Coming In Your Ears' entertaining. I know somebody who briefly worked there and they were told under no circumstance can they ever mention anything to do with the show, slogan or the fictional station.
I know one of the guys involved with it a few years back, he seemed a little more relaxed about the fictional station. I have worked with Dave Spikey though and was told under no circumstances should I mention Peter Kay.
Channel 4 really are going to do a real life documentary about a motorway service station, Tebay Services on the M6, often voted one of the top services in the country. The programme will be broadcast on Saturday 10th July at 8pm. There was also a programme about Little Chef being revamped by Heston Blumenthal in 2009. RIP Little Chef.
I had that Peter kay thing on DVD when it first came out and this episode wasn't on it, never seen it before, I thought I'd seen everything he'd done so this comes as A nice wee surprise, cheers
You might already know but since they never really explained it, a service station is something you’d find on a turnoff of a motorway. It’s basically a stop off with usually things like a Burger King and a little shop so people can get food and go the toilet mid journey.
Wow paddy there with long hair. And sian Gibson there I think that's her that was chewing the gum, wo went on to do car share with Peter. He has so many characters in one show doesn't he. Thank you noah I've watched so many shows I missed originally from your channel happy new year from the uk
Also both sides of this servicez were demolished 11 years ago and replaced with new owners newer glass combined building and fuel. The only surviving items were both hotels and the Southbound steps
13:00 - that is so real. I've been on many a coach where that has happened. "I said be back at 1730, it's now 1731". "I know you're running behind the coach, but you're late, I've left". Ironically I was going to Barnsley too (as he mentioned a few seconds before).
I forgot Sian Gibson (credited as Sian Foulkes) was in this episode, years before she did Peter Kay's Car Share. And also Paddy McGuiness too. I think the person in the lion costume was a little nod to Peter Kay's early standup career when he used to wear that costume on stage, unless I'm much mistaken.
pretty funny of course but the yellow-jacketed ARC guy is supposed to be Scottish. Peter Kay's Scottish accent is not really up to scratch. Bless him. At least he tried. It's certainly better than any American attempt I've heard, and that includes Groundskeeper Wullie from the Simpsons.
The stolen shots filmed throughout this series make for some great authentic interactions and reactions. In this episode the Scottish ARC guy's interactions tickle me well. ,"Could you say that again in English?".. ( That was not scripted), "Effing smart arse",, beautiful. Peter is switched on with his finger right in the pulse. He is a consumate character actor. His lack of tv output since , soap star Superstar Jesus Christ on ice ( a brilliant takedown of TV's "Fame culture" programing) only goes to demonstrate how uncluttered his intentions are, how worthy his motivations are. He doesn't miss a thing. He became the collective memory bank or our generation in re pointing out how funny it all was.
I drive past this very services quite often. Everytime I see the walkbridge, I always imagine young Matthew running across the bridge with the red carpet!
The Ice Cream man Cometh is definitely my favourite. With 'Leonard' the oldest paper boy a close 2nd.
You picked a great day to do this - It's Peter Kay's birthday today... and mine!
Well happy birthday!
@@taffe316 Thanks Noah!
For context, these Peter Kay Thing documentaries were parodies of early reality-tv shows. Well known examples included 'Driving School' (a show about people trying to pass their driving test), 'The Cruise' (life aboard a cruise ship) and 'Airport' (the day-to-day running of an airport). These shows were known as docu-soaps and helped to inspire the original UK version of 'The Office'.
The A.R.C breakdown guy fixes Alan's truck in episode one of Phoenix Nights
The Paul Le Roy Caravan Story is just hilarious.
I remember well coach drivers counting the passengers each time you got on and off and yes the ten minute stretch your leg thing I can relate to as well, unless the driver needed a meal break then you were left waiting outside a locked coach frightened to move as he may return at any time and you'd end up like the 'French Couple!'
Just a bit of info on Chorley FM: it was a real radio station in a nearby town called Chorley (my hometown). Which is about 15 miles from Bolton where Phoenix Nights was set. It was essentially a parody of Century FM on the show I think as the station Chorley FM wasn't properly established until 2005 but had a temporary license since 2000 which would coincide with Phoenix Nights. I know they hated the comparison to the fictional station though and didn't find the slogan 'Coming In Your Ears' entertaining. I know somebody who briefly worked there and they were told under no circumstance can they ever mention anything to do with the show, slogan or the fictional station.
I used to be on said radio station. And you’re right with the last bit.
I know one of the guys involved with it a few years back, he seemed a little more relaxed about the fictional station.
I have worked with Dave Spikey though and was told under no circumstances should I mention Peter Kay.
Channel 4 really are going to do a real life documentary about a motorway service station, Tebay Services on the M6, often voted one of the top services in the country. The programme will be broadcast on Saturday 10th July at 8pm.
There was also a programme about Little Chef being revamped by Heston Blumenthal in 2009. RIP Little Chef.
Most of these characters are in Peter Kay’s the arena
The "Lion in the Window" is from a deleted scene and is played by the same actor as Ray Von in Phoenix Nights.
The guy you thought you recognised was Paddy McGuiness.
I had that Peter kay thing on DVD when it first came out and this episode wasn't on it, never seen it before, I thought I'd seen everything he'd done so this comes as A nice wee surprise, cheers
It's on it as a bonus feature I believe
It’s weird watching this as I live just up the road from the motorway services that this was filmed at
You might already know but since they never really explained it, a service station is something you’d find on a turnoff of a motorway. It’s basically a stop off with usually things like a Burger King and a little shop so people can get food and go the toilet mid journey.
And gamble
Motorway= Freeway
Peter Kay just loves Bob Garolges lol
Lol brilliant not seen this before I enjoy seeing this here to next episode
Wow paddy there with long hair. And sian Gibson there I think that's her that was chewing the gum, wo went on to do car share with Peter. He has so many characters in one show doesn't he. Thank you noah I've watched so many shows I missed originally from your channel happy new year from the uk
class this🤣 the only peter kay thing i hadnt watched
Also both sides of this servicez were demolished 11 years ago and replaced with new owners newer glass combined building and fuel. The only surviving items were both hotels and the Southbound steps
I’m Paul Leroy coming in your ears
I never noticed that the Manageress is called Pearl Harbour the first time I saw this.
Pearl Hardman 😅
I've met many women who look like Peter Kay in drag.
13:00 - that is so real. I've been on many a coach where that has happened. "I said be back at 1730, it's now 1731". "I know you're running behind the coach, but you're late, I've left". Ironically I was going to Barnsley too (as he mentioned a few seconds before).
The woman chopping tomatoes n that is the one in that show car share
£20 voucher for your local spar, lol
Paddy’s hair! Definitely not going bald there
Will watch tonight with a cup of tea, good stuff
@taffe316
Great video. Chilling out waiting on lunch catching up.
Weird to see a Killer Instinct arcade cabinet that wasn't blasting people's ears off
I forgot Sian Gibson (credited as Sian Foulkes) was in this episode, years before she did Peter Kay's Car Share. And also Paddy McGuiness too.
I think the person in the lion costume was a little nod to Peter Kay's early standup career when he used to wear that costume on stage, unless I'm much mistaken.
I forgot she was in this too. I also forgot she was in Phoenix Nights as I wasn't aware of her when I originally watched it
@@MatthewLenton she was definitely one of my favourite Taskmaster contestants too!
She's in Eyes Down as well and there's a joke where Peter calls her a dog, which happens in Car Share as well!
Yes the frence farmers set fire to our sheep
Sure Chorley fm was inspired by Century FM same type of design and colour
They’re the actual services that are actually located to actual me!
rivington
In the deleted scenes, you can see the lion guy, arguing with his girlfriend, who he calls a scrubber, in a broad Scouse accent, ya scroobeh!
I love a bit of sax
You need to do them in order as the last one needs a big gap from the first one (you'll get it soo)
Can you do a watch-along for TCAP 😂 I know it's American but it's too funny haha.
Lol yvonne is our kayleigh ;P
YESS Noah you did it
Those are Peter Kay’s nephews at 19.48
I actually lived in Bolton on a council estate called Johnson fold
pretty funny of course but the yellow-jacketed ARC guy is supposed to be Scottish. Peter Kay's Scottish accent is not really up to scratch. Bless him. At least he tried. It's certainly better than any American attempt I've heard, and that includes Groundskeeper Wullie from the Simpsons.
The stolen shots filmed throughout this series make for some great authentic interactions and reactions. In this episode the Scottish ARC guy's interactions tickle me well.
,"Could you say that again in English?"..
( That was not scripted),
"Effing smart arse",, beautiful.
Peter is switched on with his finger right in the pulse. He is a consumate character actor. His lack of tv output since , soap star Superstar Jesus Christ on ice ( a brilliant takedown of TV's "Fame culture" programing) only goes to demonstrate how uncluttered his intentions are, how worthy his motivations are. He doesn't miss a thing. He became the collective memory bank or our generation in re pointing out how funny it all was.
Water infection is a urinary infection!
Plenty of dogging spots round there
I grew up not far from these services, sadly they're not as depressing now.
Should check out Driving School with Mo hilarious
15:38
Yo Miguel