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John Thomson

John Thomson

  • 55 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and comedian

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John Thomson celebrates 15 years sober

The Salford-born actor and comedian was all smiles as he marked 15 years sober - and he said it's the 'greatest life changing decision' he's ever made.

Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 29th December 2021

Caroline Aherne's first comedy gigs

She sometimes said she'd rather be a hairdresser but Aherne's cheeky early appearances in the pubs and clubs of Manchester led her to TV fame.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 13th July 2021

Cold Feet could return soon with specials

Cold Feet could return sooner than the mooted grandparent-era tenth series, with a number of intermittent specials in discussion, star John Thomson has revealed.

British Comedy Guide, 9th April 2021

Caroline Aherne At The BBC, BBC One, review

A celebration of one of Britain's best comics - I wanted more.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 9th March 2021

BBC to broadcast The Festival Of Funny

The BBC has announced The Festival Of Funny. Running across its TV, radio and online channels from late February to mid-March, the festival will see fourteen hours of new content broadcast.

British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2021

John Thomson says Masked Singer suit was hell

The Masked Singer star John Thomson has described performing in the Bush Baby suit as being like "hell".

The Independent, 26th January 2021

Animated kids' comedy Scream Street gets Series 2

Stop-motion animated comedy Scream Street will return to CBBC for a second series, five years after the first aired.

British Comedy Guide, 24th September 2020

The Fast Show could return as a live show

The stars of The Fast Show have revealed they have talked about a possible new live stage show, and potential new television formats together.

British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2020

The Fast Show: Bloomin' Catchphrases review

So much more than a bunch of one-liners.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 29th August 2020

The Fast Show Blooming Catchphrases review: brilliant!

So much more than a standard clips show, this wonderful trip down memory lane proved to be as emotional as it was amusing.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th August 2020

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