Peter Kay 'planning stand-up return in 2023'

Peter Kay is reportedly planning a return to stand-up in 2023.

The 48-year-old star is said to be poised for a comeback with a run of live shows - his first in 14 years - across the UK, after he had to cancel a 100-gig nationwide tour in 2018.

An insider told The Sun newspaper: "He has lined up huge venues across the country including in Manchester, London and Birmingham and is hoping to announce it in September.

"Peter has not performed a live stand-up set on a big stage in well over a decade now but he could not be more ready to get back out there."

The 'Car Share' creator - famed for his hit TV shows including 'Phoenix Nights' and 'Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere' - is set to perform at venues like Manchester AO Arena and The O2 in London.

Four years ago, he axed plans for a huge sell-out tour as he needed to step back and focus on his family.

He said in a statement at the time: "IDue to unforeseen family circumstances I deeply regret I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.

"My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I'm sure you'll understand my family must always come first."

In 2020, he was forced to postpone his much-anticipated Dance For Life comeback events due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Announcing the news, he said: "Obviously this is disappointing news but well and truly justified given the circumstances.

"We'll get through this, together and then we'll all have a great big dance for life. Stay safe and look after yourselves and the people around you."

He appeared at the rescheduled events last month, and in 2021 he was part of two charity Q and A shows in Manchester for Laura Nuttall, who has brain cancer.