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Peter Kay is celebrating the birth of his first baby.

The comedian's wife Susan gave birth to 7lb 3oz Charlie Michael at 9pm last night.

Charlie was born by Caesarean section in a hospital in Kay's home town of Bolton.

Phoenix Nights actor Kay said: "Susan and I are both over the moon. Mother and baby are thankfully doing very well."

The 30-year-old met shop worker Susan in a club and they married three years ago.

He is one of Britain's best-loved comics thanks to Channel 4 series Phoenix Nights, his John Smith's beer adverts and his successful stand-up shows.

Kay's next TV appearance will be a cameo role in Coronation Street, playing a cellarman called Eric who goes on a disastrous date with landlady Shelley.

He is also working on a Phoenix Nights spin-off featuring the show's bouncers Max and Paddy.