“That Peter Kay Thing” is a collection of six mockumentaries that aired on Channel 4 in January 1999. The series is set in and around Bolton and explores the lives of various characters, with Peter Kay featuring prominently in each episode. The show is characterized by Kay’s fondness for nostalgic comedy and lead characters who are often unsympathetic. Narration is provided by Andrew Sachs. Many of the storylines draw inspiration from real events in Kay’s life. At least six characters from this series make appearances in the spin-off, “Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.”