Excellent, Without a doubt!!

A Disappointing Continuation

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

He may be currently winning acclaim with 'Car Share' but this show was one of the first occasions where Peter Kay burst into the publics imagination.There are all the hallmarks of his ability being displayed here, from great verbal and sight humour, and also some lovely characters, all of whom are real and relatable.It's not as consistently funny as 'Car Share' is, but Kay was still learning his craft. Each episode of this show though does have it's memorable and quotable moments.Have a watch if you get the chance.

I've come to develop a liking for British humour because of it being very real, not necessarily with regards to the situations shown but the characters, who are mostly common and identifiable people. This liking has turned into a fixation of late and this show does nothing to put me off it. It is a very special show in its setting and style of humour, and Peter Kay's brilliance shines through as it progresses.It might take you a couple or even more episodes to come to terms with the show's approach, but once you do, you'll find it rather enjoyable. The humour is mostly very subtle and clever, requiring keen attention at all times to get all the jokes but at the same time there are also a lot of hysterical moments where you'll find yourself rolling over the floor laughing. Every episode is like a bubble gradually filling up till it eventually bursts and things spiral out of control turning the show into a laughter riot, but even the build up to this chaos is gripping, witty and equally enjoyable.This show would appeal to anybody who likes comedy with a bit of taste and is one of my strongest recommendations to those who were left awestruck by the likes of Black Books, Father Ted, Spaced and the Peep show.

As a person from the North, I love this. How can anyone not love it? There is so much that is great about Phoenix Nights. One of the things I like most is the way Peter Kay has made all of the characters so real. Brian Potter seems to be out for all he can get - he's a very rounded character. The characters' reactions to all the different situations are ingenious and - to an extent - it is a topical programme. I hope one day people will start to think of it as a British classic. Two episodes I particularly love are the Crimewatch UK-style programme that features the Phoenix Club and also the way the characters rally round for the Stars In Their Eyes night. I have no idea how they came up with so many different acts and so many different costumes. I think the sense of community at the Phoenix Club is an important factor in holding the character together, and I love the way Brian Potter can't stop acting like the manager, even after Jerry St Clair has (supposedly) taken over. People may not like Phoenix Nights but everyone should at least try it.

Phoenix Nights is so funny.I can't think of a bad thing to say about it. Yes it is very Northern. But that's great.I'm pleased that a young British comedian has had the guts to produce a show without consciously thinking of "Cross over appeal". Do the Americans think that way. No.If it doesn't go to America, who cares. We don't live there.Mainstream British comedies that you see on BBC1 and ITV like Coupling and My Family HAVE cross over appeal, but they suffer. Well in other words, they're CRAP!!! Cliched, contrived rubbish.My mother loves Phoenix nights and she's not even from England, let alone Bolton. This is a tribute to Peter Kay. His characters are so rich that the local dialect can't hide the great comedy. In actual fact it contributes, whether you understand it or not. There is a lot going on visually too.The Office was great, Blackadder was great, Fawlty was great, Steptoe was great, but I think this is my favorite!!!