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Peter Kay Makes Rare Bolton Appearance Ahead of Year-Long Charity Arena Tour

He plans to split proceeds from the shows among 12 cancer charities.

Overview

  • The arena run is scheduled through August, with earnings earmarked for 12 named cancer charities.
  • The beneficiaries include Children With Cancer UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, Prostate Cancer UK and others.
  • He was photographed in Bolton picking up a bacon roll from Greenhalgh's, dressed in black and carrying the bakery's green bag.
  • In a BBC Radio 2 chat with Sara Cox, he discussed recent weight loss, saying he started focusing on his health.
  • He promoted a new book and urged audiences to support the cause, joking that you don't have to like him and promising a refund if the show isn't funny.