Kathy Burke: Actress shuts down speculation on Kevin & Perry revival amid Oasis reunion
The recent announcement of Oasis’s reunion after 15 years have prompted fans of the iconic British comedy duo Kevin & Perry to speculate about the possibility of a revival.
However, actress and comedian Kathy Burke, who famously played Kevin the Teenager, has put those hopes to rest.
In a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Burke responded to the surge of requests for a revival of the beloved characters, saying: "Lots of requests for myself and Harry to revive Kevin and Perry since the Oasis announcement. It’s not gonna happen. Mainly because I’m now 60 and H is 108 but thanks ever so for the love."
The mention of H refers to Harry Enfield, Burke's co-star in the original Harry Enfield and Chums series, where the characters Kevin Patterson and Perry Carter became household names. The duo's popularity led to the 2000 film Kevin & Perry Go Large, which followed the awkward teenagers as they attempted to achieve their dream of becoming superstar DJs in Ibiza.
There was also a sketch in Harry Enfield and Chums that referenced Oasis. In the show, Kevin is depicted as a huge fan of the band Oasis, which was a significant part of British youth culture in the 1990s. In one particular sketch, Kevin dons round sunglasses to mimic Liam Gallagher while holding a bottle of Oasis drink, speaking with a thick Manchester accent.
Her announcement was however met with disappointment from fans, who still had their hopes up. One said: “Never say never Kath.” Another wrote: “Shame. It was far more entertaining than the band itself ever was.”
One commented: “Awww. Those Kevin and Perry sketches are etched into the fabric of British life. Having now experienced my own teenager I can see even more so how well written and observed they were and of course you then need a fabulous cast to bring them to life.”