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	Challenge TV ::
		Dave, Tony and Bully of course, are all back, convincing punters to stey out of the fl and into the red and nudging a speedboat in their general direction.
		Dave Spikey, the Phoenix Nights co-writer and star is as excited to be bringing Bullseye, a British tea-time institution, back to our screens.
		Dave Spikey worked his way into the nation’s psyche as the Bolton club compere in Phoenix Nights, before heading south to be crowned king of random ramblings on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats.
	www.challenge.co.uk /bullseye (241 words)

	Dave Spikey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dave Spikey (born September 1950 in Bolton) is an English comedian based in Chorley, Lancashire.
		Dave Spikey was born David Bramwell and spent his early career working in the haematology laboratory at Bolton General Hospital.
		It was during this period in the 1980s that Dave scripted and performed in a number of amateur pantomimes with a group of like-minded health workers called the Bolton Health Performers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dave_Spikey (347 words)

	BBC - Norfolk On Stage - Dave Spikey interview
		Stand-up comedian Dave Spikey plays Jerry St Clair in the hit comedy and is one of the team of writers.
		Dave Spikey is also a past winner of the North West crown, which has previously been claimed by Caroline Aherne and Steve Coogan.
		Dave Spikey appeared at the Norwich Playhouse on 8 November 2003.
	www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/stage/dave_spikey.shtml (341 words)

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		Dave Spikey : Yeah, we had an idea that there would be a parade through Farnworth, lead by a brass band and Jerry as some sort of mascot.
		Dave Spikey : We had the idea for the inflatable when we were writing the treatment for a different sitcom completely.
		Dave Spikey : I was doing some dummy runs for a new BBC quiz on the top floor of the BBC in Manchester and the whole building shook, twice.
	www.channel4.com /community/showcards/T/That_Peter_Kay_Thing_-_Dave_Spikey.html (1498 words)

	Chorley Online - Chorley Comedian Dave Spikey ’comes in your ears’ - 24/10/2003 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Spikey, Chorley’s face of culture, was talking openly about his rise to acclaim and the release of his DVD, just in time to fill all those Christmas stockings countrywide...
		Spikey who’s rise to the top has been far from an ’overnight success’ has been on the comedy circuit for years juggling his full time job as an haematologist with his penchant for making people laugh..
		Spikey who at the moment is embarking on another 60 day tour, (part 2) to promote his DVD/Video, from Brighton to as far North as Newcastle, is certainly not averse to hard work and in particular is looking forward to his gig at The Blackpool Grand Theatre 2/11/03.
	www.chorleyonline.com /story.asp?newsid=98 (257 words)

	BBC - Norfolk On Stage - Dave Spikey at Norwich Playhouse
		For his encore Dave Spikey returned, having traded his fl polo neck and leather jacket for a showbiz white jacket.
		Dave Spikey is a man making the most of the big break given to him by Channel 4 and on this evidence it's a break he fully deserves.
		Dave Spikey performed at the Norwich Playhouse on 8 November 2003.
	www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/stage/reviews/dave_spikey_playhouse.shtml (492 words)

	Parkinson
		Born David Bramwell and nicknamed 'Spikey' because of his hairstyle, Dave Spikey was brought up in Bolton by his mother and father.
		Dave maintains his upbringing always instilled in him a love of comedy.
		Dave also wrote and starred alongside Johnny Vegas in last year's ITV1 sitcom Dead Man Weds which followed the fortunes of a local newspaper.
	parkinson.tangozebra.com /guest.phtml?guest_id=109 (451 words)

	Bolton uses humour to deter car thieves - 4Car News from Channel 4 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Comic Dave Spikey - best-known for his role as Jerry St Clair in Channel 4's Phoenix Nights - is providing the voice for the audio signs, reworking the standard messages to add his own brand of humour.
		The original version featured in Phoenix nights when Spikey's character was forced to work as a promotional singer at his local supermarket.
		Dave Spikey both starred in and co-wrote Channel Four series with fellow Bolton comic Peter Kay.
	www.channel4.com /4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=13806 (321 words)

	Pavilion Show 2005 - Dave Spikey
		Dave is perhaps most familiar from his role as Jerry St. Clair in Phoenix Nights, starring alongside Peter Kay.
		Dave Spikey is in great demand after having first found fame as Jerry St Clair in Channel 4's comedy Phoenix Nights.
		"Dave Spikey is one of the most original, funniest men to have emerged in years" The Stage
	www.paviliontheatre.co.uk /showHTML/shows_2005/09_10_05.htm (131 words)

	Dave Spikey
		Dave’s stand-up career began in 1992 after many years writing routines and sketches for other comedians,TV and radio.
		He is one of the top acts on the national comedy circuit and regularly headlines at the Comedy Store, Jongleurs and all the country’s top venues.
		Dave has many TV appearances to his name as stand-up comedian, game show presenter – hosted ITV’s popular game show “Chain Letters” - and Actor.
	www.comlinkentertainments.co.uk /dave_spikey.htm (214 words)

	Dave Spikey - Stand Up Comedian, costar of Phoenix Nights
		Dave Spikey is in great demand on the corporate circuit having first found fame as Jerry St Clair in Channel 4's comedy Phoenix Nights.
		Dave does this on his tour dates and the room always erupts when Jerry makes a guest appearance.
		Dave's profile rocketed with the release of his first ever live stand-up video and DVD which was released in November 2003 and quickly achieved the Gold Retail Performance Award, selling over 75,000 copies.
	www.theedge-uk.com /dave_spikey.htm (580 words)

	The Daily Record - SEX & HEALTH - FEATURED ARTICLES - EXCLUSIVE: OLD SCHOOL BULLY
		NEW Bullseye presenter Dave Spikey may already have a catchphrase to rival the "super, smashing, great" of the show's former star Jim Bowen.
		Dave was born David Bramwell and had worked for most of his life in the haematology laboratory at Bolton General Hospital.
		Dave went on to host Chain Letters and in 1997 he met Peter Kay at the North West Comedian of the Year - Dave had won it the year previously and before that it had been won by Caroline Aherne and Steve Coogan.
	www.dailyrecord.co.uk /sexandhealth/features/tm_objectid=16934151&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=exclusive--old-school-bully-name_page.html (1134 words)

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		Dave Spikey is best known for his role as Jerry St Clair in Phoenix Nights which he co-wrote with Peter Kay.
		Dave Spikey - The Overnight Success Tour Live - £16.99 Delivered
		Dave Spikey: Living The Dream - £16.99 Delivered
	play.com /Books/AudioBooks/4-/146000/Dave-Spikey-Dave-Spikey-Overnight-Success-Tour-Live/Product.html (363 words)

	comedy cv - the UK's largest collection of comedians biogs and photos
		Dave's stand-up career began in 1992 after many years writing routines and sketches for other comedians, TV and radio.
		Dave is set to make a welcome return to our TV screens co-staring alongside Johnny Vegas in the show which is scheduled for primetime transmission on ITV in January 2005.
		Dave has rapidly reached cult status since the success of Phoenix Nights and is now one of the most sought after acts on the national comedy circuit.
	www.comedycv.co.uk /davespikey (997 words)

	Dave Spikey - Overnight Success Tour [2003] DVD at Shop Ireland
		This might sound a bit sentimental but he also leaves you feeling good - at the end of the day his material is big hearted and compassionate - a welcome change from the sourness that some comedians fall back on for laughs.
		The pace of the gags is breakneck, one after another, and you don't want to blink in case you miss a joke or a sideways look.
		But sadly i found Dave Spikey to be a very poor comedian, using cheap old jokes and delivering them in a mediocre way.
	www.shopireland.ie /dvd/reviews/B0000DG5MG (1465 words)

	Dave Spikey \| Biography
		Multi award-winning Dave Spikey is one of the most sought-after comedy talents in the UK today.
		Dave went on to write and appear in Magnolia; a comedy drama for BBC 1 following the misfortunes of a motley team of ex-cons struggling to keep their painting and decorating business afloat, and starring Ralph Ineson and Mark Benton.
		A devout vegetarian and animal lover, he is also proud patron of 'Pet Rehome', and has staged a number of live events for their benefit; as well as providing a sanctuary at his home to all manner of rescue animals over the years.
	www.davespikey.co.uk /early.html (1447 words)

	www.wiganworld.co.uk - Wigan site for Wiganers
		Comedian Dave Spikey kicked off his ‘Living The Dream’ tour with a sell out show at the Monaco Ballroom, Hindley on Sunday 4th October and was quick to sing the praises of the revamped venue.
		Dave’s double header at Hindley, saw the October date completely sold out, with the second date on 9th November only having a handful of tickets left.
		Dave’s exuberant performance was strengthened by Leigh comic Mike Wilkinson’s excellent debut at the Monaco.
	www.wiganworld.co.uk /news?opt=NWLN&cid=209 (391 words)

	Scotsman.com Living - Spikey by name, funny by nature
		It was the reaction to the first series of Phoenix Nights that convinced Spikey (real name David Bramwell) that the time was right to take the plunge - that, and the limited success he had already had appearing in TV series like A Bit Of A Do, Making Out and Clocking Off.
		Spikey was one of three writers who worked on the series - Peter Kay and Neil Fitzmaurice were the others.
		In fact, by then, Dave Spikey was already living his dream, with or without Phoenix Nights.
	living.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=2297622005 (1175 words)

	comedian Dave Spikey
		A brilliant stand-up and actor, Dave Spikey’s career began in 1992 after many years writing routines and sketches for other comedians, TV and radio.
		Dave has many TV appearances to his name as stand-up comedian, game show presenter – hosted ITV’s popular game show “Chain Letters” - and Actor.
		The first series of Phoenix Nights with Bolton-born comic Peter Kay and Dave Spikey is one of those rare gems that few saw on first showing but that everyone was soon talking about.
	www.nyt.co.uk /dave.spikey.htm (879 words)

	Features - Kenilworth Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While working at comedy in the early years, Dave was still working a full time job as a biomedical scientist in a hospital - a job which he left only four years ago.
		One of Spikey's finest accolades was the North West Comedian of the Year - an honour that was bestowed on Peter Kay soon after.
		Dave Spikey will be at the Royal Spa Centre on Wednesday November 2 at 7.30pm.
	www.kenilworthonline.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1192&ArticleID=1212512 (885 words)

	LOVEFiLM \| Europe's No.1 online DVD rental service (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stand up comedy with Dave Spikey recorded at the Leeds Music Varieties Theatre in 2003.
		Dave covers topics such as Ducks performing cabaret, memory loss and fashion for old men...
		Dave Spikey out on the road touring.This stand-up routine is recorded live at Oldham's Coliseum.
	www.lovefilm.com /actor.php?at_id=32522 (93 words)

	Dave Spikey - Live (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dave Spikey from the much-loved Phoenix Nights struts his stuff very well indeed.
		Dave Spikey is from Bolton but he is neither Peter Kay or excellent.
		Worth watching with stomach cramp giggles in parts, Spikey is worth remembering for what he does in his own right, not just because Peter Kay is his mate.
	lovefilm.com /view_dvd.php?dt_id=14640&se_id=9228519&...&se_type=title (243 words)

	Dave Spikey - North West Comedian of the Year
		Dave has arranged two charity performances of his “Living the Dream” tour show.
		Pet Rehome of who Dave is Patron, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary of who Ted is Patron and LiBEARty, a charity devoted to helping and rescue bears in China kept in appalling conditions and subjected to daily painful and horrifying treatment in order to provide ingredients for Chinese medicine.
		Don't forget that you can now buy Dave Spikey's latest DVD by clicking the link on the Right.
	www.davespikey.co.uk (133 words)

	The Stage Online :: News :: Spikey draws up painting sitcom
		Comedian and Phoenix Nights co-creator Dave Spikey is writing a comedy drama series about painters and decorators, which currently has the title Magnolia.
		The show draws on Spikey’s own experience as both his father and best friend are in the trade.
		Spikey’s latest series Dead Man Weds revolves around a hapless team running a tiny local newspaper in the fictional moorland town of Fogburrow.
	www.thestage.co.uk /news/newsstory.php/5598 (296 words)

	icLiverpool - Overnight success
		The two have been writing and performing pals for a while but it was the huge success of the comedy series Phoenix Nights, which they co-wrote and in which they both starred, which cemented that success.
		Spikey played the sparkly-jacketed club compere in the series which was rather apt - he first came across Kay when he acted as compere at a show in which Kay was appearing.
		While Bolton may have a comedy atmosphere, Spikey suggests it is the North West itself.
	icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk /0300whatson/0900comedy/tm_objectid=13524745&method=full&siteid=50061&page=1&headline=overnight-success-name_page.html (379 words)

	Dave Spikey goes on tour
		TO refer to Dave Spikey as an overnight success is a bit daft.
		Spikey was compere and Kay a competitor; he apparently introduced Kay with the words ‘don’t worry this is the last one.’ Neil Fitzmaurice joined them and the writing team was born, together penning That Peter Kay Thing and both series of Phoenix Nights.
		Dave Spikey's The Overnight Success Tour is at the Comedy Store on Sunday 9 and Monday 10 February.
	www.manchesteronline.co.uk /entertainment/comedy/s/51/51153_dave_spikey_goes_on_tour.html (538 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Dave Spikey - Living The Dream - Live: DVD (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This DVD shows Daves progression from just telling jokes to more observation material and monologues which alhough is restricted mainly to mainstream areas still packs a killer punch.
		I had doubts whether Dave was going to be around as a long term star following the decision at the moment not to make the any more Phoenix Nights, but this DVD shows he is here for the long term.
		It took Dave a year to come up with the new material on the DVD but the wait is well worth it.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BNT976 (479 words)

	Entertainment - Sunderland Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		Dave Spikey, known to millions as Jerry "The Saint" St Clair, the hapless host of the Phoenix Club in the Channel 4 series Phoenix Nights, is bringing his one-man comedy show to Sunderland Empire on May 31.
		But long before he appeared on television singing about the delights of bin bags and corned beef, Dave was a comedian in the pubs and clubs around his native Bolton, with a brief stint as a television gameshow host on Chain Letters.
		Dave leapt at the chance of playing at the Empire for two reasons, as he explained.
	www.sunderlandtoday.co.uk /viewarticle2.aspx?sectionid=1890&articleid=1034275 (461 words)

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