Phoenix Nights (TV Series) Disco Inferno (2001) User Reviews

Hannibal Potter!

[Sleepin_Dragon · 9/10 · 27 September 2023]

The Phoenix Club is set to host a Psychic, one that's been recommended by Den Perry. Fire Inspector Keith Lard arrives at The Club for an inspection, only to discover that The Club doesn't quite meet safety regulations.

Over two decades on, and it is still as incredibly funny and original as it was back in the day. Everything about this works, the music, acting, script, delivery, Northern charm etc, it's magical.

The glory of Peter Kay, magical from start to finish, it's a classic, funny episode, the way he switches from Potter to Keith Lard to Max, what a brilliant take he is.

Jokes and laughs from start to finish, The Shopping channel is a scream, seeing Max and Paddy intrigued by the Piagra chewing gum, hilarious.

Keith Lard and the dog, that's side splitting, so funny. Seeing Potter exacting revenge, it's a scream.

Super funny.

9/10.

Strong episode with more great performances and humour

[snoozejonc · 8/10 · 26 September 2023]

Fire safety inspector Keith Lard causes problems for Brian as the Phoenix prepares to host an evening with a "pyskick".

For my personal taste the humour is consistently good, but not quite as funny as the previous two episodes. However, I appreciate comedy is in the eye of the beholder and others may find it equally as or even more funny.

My favourite moments include most scenes that involve either Lard, Den Perry, and especially Clinton Baptiste played by Chris Lowe. The material is not exactly in the best of tastes at times (bestiality, child-abuse, terminal illness and infertility are all subjects used as punchlines), but when you give it to these ridiculous characters and have others give an over-the-top, outraged reactions it works very well.

Peter Kay is on top for as ever in three roles and is supported well by Lowe and Ted Robbins in particular.