Phoenix Nights to return

Peter Kay plans live show for Comic Relief.

Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights is to return as a live show, according to reports.

The Daily Mirror claims that Kay is in talks to stage seven Phoenix Nights-themed live shows next year, with one of the shows being televised for Comic Relief.

According to the newspaper, an unnamed source close to Kay says: ““He has had some time off but can’t wait to get back making people laugh which is something he love to do.

“Next year is going to be a massive year for Peter and his fans.”

Kay’s next project, the sitcom Car Share, will debut on BBC iPlayer in early 2015.