Peter Kay reveals air dates for final two Car Share episodes
They were previously screened in Blackpool
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Your support makes all the difference.Earlier this month, two new episodes of Peter Kay’s Car Share were screened at a charity event, the comedian making a rare public appearance at the Blackpool event.
Kay has since confirmed that both episodes will be broadcast by the BBC, the first – a one-off unscripted episode – showing on 7 May at 10pm on BBC One.
“The episode is completely improvised,” reads a statement. “Then a full second series repeat of Car Share on Monday nights will conclude with a brand-new series finale to be screened on the second Bank Holiday, 28 May.”
Fans lucky enough to see the unscripted episode at the Blackpool screening reportedly branded it “pure genius”. Kay stars in the Bafta-winning comedy series alongside Sian Gibson.
Kay previously cancelled all upcoming projects “due to unforeseen family circumstances”.
“My sincerest apologies,” the Bolton comedian said at the time. “This decision has not been taken lightly and I’m sure you’ll understand my family must always come first.
“I’ve always endeavoured to protect my family’s privacy from the media. I hope that the media and public will continue to respect our privacy at this time. Once again I’m very sorry.”
The 44-year-old’s last tour – which started in 2010 – quickly became the highest selling comedy tour of all time, playing to over 1.2 million people.
Since then, Kay has played a character in ITV’s Cradle to Grave and cameoed in Inside No 9.
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