Peter Kay was asked for a selfie – as he was about to have an op on his willy

In the comedian's new memoir, Peter Kay's Diary, the Boltonian revealed he was having an operation to remove a big kidney stone when the anaesthetist asked for the photo - but felt like he couldn't say no View 4 Images Peter Kay explained said he didn't want to p*** off the person about to put him to sleep

Comedian Peter Kay has said he was asked for a selfie - by an anaesthetist about to do a procedure on his willy. The Phoenix Nights star said he was in hospital for an op to remove a “big” kidney stone when the awkward approach was made. ‌

In his new memoir Peter Kay’s Diary, the Bolton funnyman said it was when he was getting ready for his op that he was asked for the inconvenient photo. He added: “The anaesthetist was loud, a big booming Yorkshire voice. He thrust out