That Peter Kay Thing is a series of six spoof documentaries shown on Channel 4 in 2000. It was written by Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Neil Fitzmaurice and Gareth Hughes, and was directed by Andrew Gillman. The series was narrated by Andrew Sachs. Set in and around Bolton, each episode functions as a self-contained documentary following a different set of characters, many of them played by Kay. The pilot episode, "The Services", was shown in 1998 as an episode of Comedy Lab, a series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Many of the characters went on to appear in the successful spin-off series Phoenix Nights. Episode list Characters Brian Potter (Kay) – Notoriously selfish social secretary of the working men's club The Neptune. He lost the use of his legs when his former club flooded. It is suggested that he can actually walk, as at the end of the episode he is seen to stand whilst remonstrating with a group of firemen. Max and Paddy (Kay and Paddy McGuinness) – Two inept bouncers at the Neptune. Jerry St. Clair (Dave Spikey) – Part-time builder and compère at the Neptune Club, and a previous winner of Talent Trek. Les Alanos – The Neptune's house band, Les (Toby Foster) and Alan (Steve Edge). Les originally worked with Alan's father before he left to form the tribute band Right Said Frank. Paul le Roy (Kay) – A local disc jockey for the radio station Chorley FM. He is obsessed with the music of the 1980s. He sports a mullet and has a long-suffering wife. Keith Lard (Kay) – An overly zealous local fire safety inspector who, it is alleged, interferes with dogs. Patrick O'Neil (Kay) – A cheeky employee at the Apollo Bingo Hall, who along with his friend "Sparky" (Alex Lowe), causes havoc in the Apollo. Tom Dale (Kay) – A Liverpudlian bingo caller known for his bizarre pre-show preparations and his catchphrase "Let's tickle those balls". Rose and Theresa (Kay and Beatrice Kelley) – Two middle aged bingo fans who assume anyone who wins is sleeping with Tom Dale. Mr Softytop, aka Robert Edge (Kay) – A third generation ice-cream man who hates children. Signor Whippy (Kay) – An ice-cream man and Mr Softytop's rival. Darren Bramwell (Kristian Tiffany) – A college student who works for Mr. Softy Top on weekends. Matthew Kelly (Kay) – An aspiring Irish actor who