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Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness

Date of birth: 14-08-1973
After a string of dead-end jobs, including waiter, building site labourer and Club 18 – 30 rep, Patrick McGuinness became an actor with That Peter Kay Thing, which he filmed while he was still working as a lifeguard at Horwich leisure centre.

He went on to be doorman Paddy in Phoenix Nights, and didn’t leave his lifeguard job until work started on the second series. He reprised the role in the Max and Paddy: Road To Nowhere spin-off series.

He went on to host ITV dating show Take Me Out.

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Paddy McGuinness to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story

Comic is also undertaking a 300-mile cycle challenge for Children In Need

Paddy McGuinness is to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story this week.

The bawdy comic takes to the yellow chair to read The Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, a reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration.

It airs this week as he undertakes a 300-mile cycle challenge from Wrexham in Wales to Glasgow for Children in Need. He will be calling into Radio 2 shows with regular updates throughout each day this week to chart his progress.McGuinness  said: ‘What an honour to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story, it’s magical to share a story together. I hope little ones enjoy snuggling up with their grown-ups and watching it together. 

‘The book I’m reading, The Stompysaurus, is all about trying to slow down and relax when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Though for me, it’s going to be more about channelling my energy as I take on Radio 2’s huge cycling challenge.

McGuinness has a weekly show on Radio 2  every Sunday from 11am to 1pm and his bedtime story will air at 6.50pm on Friday  on  CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

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Published: 12 Nov 2024

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Products

Book (2021)
My Lifey, by Paddy McGuinness

DVD (2013)
Channel 4 Comedy Gala 2013

DVD (2011)
Paddy McGuinness: Saturday Night Live

DVD (2008)
Paddy McGuinness: Plus You

DVD (2006)
Max And Paddy

DVD (2006)
Phoenix Nights

Past Shows

Misc live shows

Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live


Tour

Jumping On The Bandwagon

Paddy McGuinness Plus You

Paddy McGuinness Saturday Night Live Tour

Paddy McGuinness: Daddy McGuinness Live

Paddy McGuinness: Let The Party See The People

Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There


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