Tuesday, December 9, 2025

My Review for Peter Kay’s Diary: The Monthly Memoir of a Boy from Bolton, read by Peter Kay


"A good cuppa tea can solve most problems, and if it can't, you've probably got bigger issues than a biscuit can fix". 

Peter Kay is one of the UK's top comedians 🎤 and he's absolutely hilarious. In my opinion, he's one of the best at observational comedy 😂 in the business. I was lucky enough to see him on tour earlier this year, which was fantastic, and because I adore his Yorkshire accent 😍, I wanted to listen to his new autobiography so I could linger in those dulcet tones.

In this one, each chapter focuses on a month of the year 📅 — from January through to December. Peter picks a memory or two for each month and captivates the listener as he shares his humorous take on whatever he's talking about, whether it's summer holidays ☀️, Valentine's Day ❤️, or Christmas 🎄. In his own inimitable way, Peter draws you into his world and makes you feel as though you were right there with him.

Never do I laugh so hard as when I'm watching Peter Kay on tour, on TV, or listening to one of his books 🤣 — and this was no exception. I could listen over and over again 🔁, no matter how many times I've heard the stories.

About the Book

‘Think of this autobiography as a twelve-month subscription to my memories and meanderings across the calendar year. With each month reflecting a different phase of my life, complete with dodgy decisions, bizarre plot twists and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments.’ 

Peter Kay is back – and funnier than ever – with his most heartfelt and hilarious autobiography yet. Take a whistlestop journey through his life, in a year. From hitting the gym in January, falling in love in February and a nostalgic trip to Ireland at Easter, to buying his first house in May. Then it’s summer holidays at Butlins, a September wedding and, before you know it, he’s packing away the Halloween decorations and sipping a glass of Bailey’s in front of the Christmas telly.

With his trademark warmth and wit, Peter offers a unique take on the calendar year – in a way only he can – cementing his place as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians and a true national treasure.

About Peter

Peter Kay is an English comedian, actor, writer, and director, born on 2 July 1973 in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Known for his warm observational humor and nostalgic storytelling, he rose to fame with his stand-up routines and hit TV shows such as Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere, and Car Share. His stand-up tours have repeatedly broken UK box office records, including The Tour That Didn’t Tour Tour… Now On Tour, one of the best-selling comedy tours of all time.

Kay is celebrated for his ability to find humor in everyday life, often drawing from his Northern upbringing. Despite periods away from the spotlight, he remains one of Britain’s most beloved and influential comedians.

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