The Bolton comedian was speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about his Channel 4 sitcom set in a working men’s club The Bolton comedian was speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about his Channel 4 sitcom set in a working men’s club earlier this week. And Peter, who recently visited the Ricoh Arena in Coventry for two shows, made the surprising admission that he had been hoping to cast Manning, known for his racist and sexist jokes, in the main role of club boss Brian Potter.