ONE of Britain’s best loved comedians, the multi award winning actor, writer, director, author and producer Peter Kay, is finally returning to his most successful hobby, stand-up.

His last tour in 2010, which still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time, played to more than 1.2 million people.

So why a return to stand-up now?

Peter said: “I really miss it. I know how lucky I am to be making television series and have really loved these past few years working on Car Share but I miss doing stand-up.

"As terrifying as it is, when it works there's nothing more fun and exciting.

"Plus, a lot has happened in the last eight years, with Trump, Twitter and my Nan getting her front bush trimmed at the age of 96."

He added: "I can't wait to get back up on stage.”

Kay has written, produced, and acted in several award-winning television and film projects.

In addition, he has authored three books.

In 2015, he starred in BBC sitcoms Peter Kay's Car Share and Cradle to Grave.

In 2016, Kay won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance, the BAFTA TV Award for Best Scripted Comedy and the National Television Award for Best Comedy for Car Share.

Peter Kay will be at the Genting Arena in Birmingham on April 21, 22, 23, and 27.

Tickets for all four dates are on general sale now from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 33 88 222.

Tickets are priced at £39.40/£50.40/£61.40 (which includes admin fees and 90p facility fee) plus £2.55 fulfilment fee per order.