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Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere

Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere

152004•30m•7.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.5/10(31)

Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere is the much-loved sequel to Peter Kay's critically-acclaimed comedy series, "Phoenix Nights". Written by and starring Peter Kay and Patrick McGuinness, this six-part comedy/drama series is the story of clueless Phoenix Club bouncers Max (Kay) and Paddy (McGuinness), as they escape clubland in their prized motor-home and take to the open highway.

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Production

Phil McIntyre Television, Goodnight Vienna Productions, Channel 4 Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 12, 2004

Last Aired

December 17, 2004

Networks

Channel 4

Created By

Peter Kay

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2004-11-12
Living in such a confined space proves more difficult than they first thought and, without any suitable home entertainment, they end up sampling the local nightlife where Max's new dance moves are a hit with the infamous Belgrano sisters.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2004-11-19
Paddy is soon disenchanted after dabbling in the world of adult films and, on the road, disaster strikes when the motor home breaks down. This leads to a night spent sleeping rough in the woods with Max engaging in a few revealing campfire confessions.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2004-11-26
Max bumps into one of his old school friends, only to find out a dark secret that turns his life upside-down.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2004-12-03
Max and Paddy are in prison and, to make matters worse, they have an unwelcome visitor.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2004-12-10
Down on their luck, Max and Paddy quite literally hit on some good fortune.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2004-12-17
A speed camera is the catalyst for a string of bad luck.

Cast

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

Maxwell "Max" Bygraves

Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness

Patrick "Paddy" O'Shea

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