Revolving Doors
Peter Kay is set to replace Caroline Aherne on the BBC sitcom she walked out on.
The Phoenix Nights stars will reportedly step in to help Aherne's long-term writing partner Craig Cash write the pub-based comedy Early Doors.
Kay could also appear in front of the cameras when the show is filmed in the spring.
Caroline quit the show last month after a furious row over the script with Craig, who plays husband Dave in her hit The Royle Family.
One insider told the Sunday Mirror: "Peter's and Craig's brand of humour is very similar. This may be the start of a long-term collaboration. "
Published: 17 Nov 2002