Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. In 1993, Spikey was voted "best up and coming comedian" by the Manchester Evening News. Dave Spikey (born David Gordon Bramwell, 6 October 1951) is an English comedian, actor, writer and film producer. Spikey also refused to appear in one scene where Kay suggested that he should be hosed down naked by Bolton firefighters following an anthrax scare at the Phoenix Club. There were three writers. He won this show. That year also saw the release of his second live DVD, Living the Dream. Life had moved on. In the end they got a body double in for me. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Comedian, writer, and actor who is known for his work throughout the British television industry. I handed in my notice on Friday 13th in the year 2000. Filming has recently . No, because it's a massive a massive presence has gone, massive. In 2010 Spikey was voted into the Channel 4 100 Greatest Stand-Ups by the British public. . Although probably best known as Peter Kay's sidekick, Dave Spikey is at his best when he's doing a bit of stand up, as the audience at the Playhouse Whitley bay on Saturday . Dave Spikey Birth name David Gordon Bramwell[1] Born (1951-10-06) 6 October 1951(age 69)Farnworth, Lancashire, England[1] Medium Stand-up, television Years active 1990-present Genres Observational comedy, blue comedy Spouse Kathleen Kenyon[2] Notable works and roles That Peter Kay Thing(2000)Phoenix Nights(2001-02)Dead Man Weds(2005) Website Something went wrong, please try again later. Spikey developed two new projects which were commissioned by the BBC, being Magnolia, a sitcom about painters and decorators, and Footballers Lives a comedy about a pub football team, neither made it beyond pilots. Unfortunately he received little response or encouragement. 6 reviews Get A Copy Kindle Store $9.99 Amazon Stores Libraries Hardcover, 306 pages Published October 7th 2010 by Michael O'Mara (first published October 1st 2010) More Details. Last year Peter, 44, cancelled his mammoth UK tour in December 2017 due to unforeseen family circumstances. The entire British comedy world was rocked by the news of Seans death on Wednesday, with his 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-stars leading the charge when it came to tributes. Starring: Dave Spikey. Dave Spikey Tickets | Schedule for 2023/2024 Events Get Excellent Seats at Fantastic Prices at Cheapo Ticketing! [15] The radio station was closed down in 2019. So it came out of the blue, really., I was happy to audition for it, he added. PETER Kays pal Dave Spikey has lashed out at the comedian for abandoning Phoenix Nights after just two series. After Phoenix Nights, Dave went on to become a regular team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2005 to 2007, the host of a revived Bullseye in 2006 and did stand-up tour Juggling on a Motorbike in 2017. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, Spikey spent his early career working as a biomedical scientist in the haematology laboratory at Bolton General Hospital. Weve always got on well. Popularly known as the Comedian of United Kingdom. The standout star from the series was Peter Kay, who as well as writing and directing episodes also played three different characters that even appeared in the same scenes. Dave Spikey is an award-winning stand-up comedian who has entertained the British public for numerous decades. Between 2003 and 2009, he released three live stand-up specials: Overnight Success Tour, Living the Dream, and The Best Medicine Tour. Discover short videos related to Dave Spikey on TikTok. A not very bright friend of mine was arrested in the riots of London, in 2011. Dave is an ideal celebrity influencer. "We thought it was fantastic, only for it to go away and for us to discover that actually we hadnt been nominated, it was only Peter. Dave Spikey Popularity . Sean Lock: Dave Spikey gets emotional as he remembers friend, Dave Spikey got emotional as he credited Sean for helping him break into the London comedy scene, Sean Lock died from cancer this week at the age of 58, The comedian has been fondly remembered as 'one of the greats' by those that knew and loved him, Sean Lock was still joking in his last few days says close pal Bill Bailey, Sean Lock told his children he loved them everyday before tragic death. Then Peter at some stage said, you should play Jerry, because he is you. I was on the computer, and I looked at the screen, and his picture came up with that lovely smile, and, and I thought 'oh Sean, what's Sean up to?' Spikey developed two new projects which were commissioned by the BBC, being Magnolia, a sitcom about painters and decorators, and Footballers Lives a comedy about a pub football team, neither made it beyond pilots. Dave Spikey delights fans at Playhouse. They happen at home, at work, out shopping, at the vets, in prison, out with an eccentric Gran and in Hong Kong - obviously. Its been 20 years. [5] Dave and Rick were known as Spikey and Sykey. Watch popular content from the following creators: Sp1d3ySquad 4Ever!(@sp1d3y.sp1d3y.21), Kallum(@comedygeniuses), Dan G(@dan13780), Brandon V(@all.things.comedy), Sp1d3ySquad 4Ever!(@sp1d3y.sp1d3y.21) . This included taking Peter to visit clubs and even sending his own wife to an Ann Summers night. Following the shock news of Seans death yesterday from cancer at the age of 58, Bill and Dave appeared on the early morning show to pay tribute to their long-time friend. In 2003, Spikey released his first DVD, The Overnight Success Tour. In 2010 Spikey was voted into the Channel 4 100 Greatest Stand-Ups by the British public. That year also saw the release of his second live DVD, Living The Dream. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We got on. Once again, Im very sorry.. After two series, the show came to an end, with a third series promised by Kay, but never materialising. My observations are my act and thats why Ive never moved down to London, he says. I think credit where credits due really. I didnt think anybody would have done that before, explains Spikey, who claims to have been told that he was previously a dervish and Noahs son, Ham. Jon Richardson, who starred against Sean as his opponent on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, wrote: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. In 2017 he appeared as a self-obsessed businessman, Mr Gruff, in British romantic comedy film Finding Fatimah. Having worked alongside comedy greats such as Johnny Vegas, Dave is the ideal entertainer and host. 71 Year Old Libra #43. Spikey celebrated 30 years in stand up with a new retrospective, Juggling on a Motorbike which began touring in 2017. By 2003 Dave was out on his debut solo tour, Overnight Sensation, the resultant DVD leading to a gold disc, the following year's highlights including a Royal Variety Performance where he got to meet Dame Shirley Bassey, and a guest slot on Parkinson, where he met Sir Paul McCartney - two more life ambitions ticked off. A few weeks later, Im just down the road in Farnley in a car park singing Walking On Sunshine on stage, dressed as a giant berry, with a 20 foot c**k and balls inflated behind me, just thinking, Was it a good career move? he laughed. He is seen as one of the most successful Comedian of all times. Hes big enough to do that.. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I honestly hadnt considered doing it because Neils a great actor, Peters a fantastic character actor. The affable funnyman is speaking to the M.E.N. This was followed in 2010 by an autobiography, Under the Microscope: My Life from the same publisher. ", "It can be frustrating and demoralising at times but hey, get your head down and crack on.". He smiles: People talk about your life hitting a cross roads but its a T-junction most of the time. Dave Spikey is an English comedian, actor, writer and film producer. Dave Spikey Fans Also Viewed . The double act's most notable success came on Central TV's New Faces show. Keep writing keep getting rejections. Dave Spikey talks about his 2011 stand-up tour, his fall out with Peter Kay over Phoenix Nights, and the new short comedy film he's directed. [3], Early in his career Spikey won a talent show called Stairway to the Stars with a routine about juggling on a motorbike, judged by comedian Larry Grayson who took him aside to tell him he had potential and his routine was fantastic. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. While his character was humiliated on-screen, Dave had similar feelings in real life as he hated that Peter was getting all the recognition for the show's succcess. Click here to subscribe to the Wake n' Bake Email Newsletter. They are both vegetarians. 688 Dave Spikey Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 688 DAVE SPIKEY Premium High Res Photos Browse 688 DAVE SPIKEY stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. It was a success that even Clinton Baptiste the psychic couldnt have seen coming. 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Oh, absolutely, he says. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But the real insult was that he put a banner over the Phoenix Club saying Jerrys 60th birthday my wife said: whats all that about?.. lol Show more Show more Bullseye 2006 s01e01 Spud. We sort of felt like itd do okay, but you never know.. 2003 was also the year he won Best Comedy Performance at Leicester Comedy Festival 2003, an award he describes as the weirdest trophy Ive got on my shelf.. "There were three writers. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Mini Bio (1) Dave Spikey was born on October 6, 1951 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England. The pair also came up through the northern comedy circuit at around the same time and Sean helped Dave to break into the . 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View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Dave Spikey (born David Gordon Bramwell, 6 October 1951) is an English comedian, actor, writer and film producer. He was born in Farnworth, United Kingdom on October 06, 1951. We felt wed done something good, but how good? he said. He is an actor and writer, known for Phoenix Nights (2001), That Peter Kay Thing (2000) and Buzz Dish (2012). It was during this period in the 1980s that Spikey scripted and performed in a number of amateur pantomimes with a group of like-minded health workers called the Bolton Health Performers. Dave Spikey was born on 6 October, 1951 in Farnworth, United Kingdom. We're here to make sure you get what you bargained for- i.e., the best seat at your favorite Dave Spikey event, without a hefty price tag. "You can never go back," Dave tweeted in 2018. I was telling him how difficult it was to get on the circuit in London, and him with a few others started opening a few doors for me early on. Under The Microscope: My Life is out now priced 20. Spikey celebrated 30 years in stand up with a new retrospective, Juggling on a Motorbike which began touring in 2017. He was born on 6 October 1951, in Farnworth, Lancashire, England[1]. 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