Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny (2015)
Documentary looking at the career to date of Peter Kay, from Bolton schoolboy to award-winning, record-breaking comic, actor, writer and director.
Top billed cast
Peter KaySelf
Sian GibsonSelf
Dave SpikeySelf
Richard CurtisSelf
Danny BakerSelf
Jo EnrightSelf
Paddy McGuinnessSelf
Pete WatermanSelf
Lucy SpeedSelf
Jason ManfordSelf
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