Death, selfies with medics… and a slice of ‘garlic bread’ for the dads: Peter Kay may be stones lighter but his act is more heavyweight than ever – as he updates his ‘everyman’ routine with an insight into his five years away from the limelight

Peter Kay’s absence from the limelight remains shrouded in mystery – but an update to his critically acclaimed ‘everyman’ routine offers an insight into his five-year hiatus.

The 50-year-old has made a stunning return to comedy, delighting his adoring fans with his iconic stand-up routines as he bounds around the stage boasting a new slimmed-down figure.