Kay asked to make US version of reality spoof

Peter Kay says he’s been asked to make an American version of his talent show spoof for Britain's Got the Pop Factor – but he isn’t bothered about making it big in the States.

The comic revealed the approach as he visited Los Angeles to pick up the Bafta/LA award for best British comedy TV programme.

He said: ‘They've asked me to make one over here, but we'll see. You know, I don't like being away from home. I miss my children and my wife too much.’

When asked if he thought he could crack America, Kay said: ‘No. I've no intention or inkling. I'm not Russell Brand.’

At the same ceremony, Tracy Ullman received the Charlie Chaplin Award for lifetime achievement in comedy.

She said: ‘I'm just thrilled. It's a nice achievement .

‘It's made me very retrospective thinking about what I've done and what I've achieved and I've come a bloody long way from my mum's window sill - the original Tracy Ullman show. I'd draw the curtains and my mum would sit in bed and I'd do a show on the window sill.’

Meanwhile, Mike Leigh's Happy-Go-Lucky won best British comedy film.

Published: 10 May 2009