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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 41 MIN

John Thomson: From The Fast Show to Cold Feet & Life in the Spotlight

from A Night In With Sally Lindsay

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally sits down with actor and comedian John Thomson for a chat full of laughs, honesty and brilliant impressions!They revisit John’s early days, from meeting fellow impressionist Steve Coogan at Manchester Polytechnic, to launching his career on Spitting Image and later becoming a household name on The Fast Show.John reminisces about the Cold Feet years, the chemistry of the cast and the chaos of filming in their twenties. He reveals how playing Pete Gifford changed his life and the pressure that followed the hit role, reflecting on tabloid intrusion and how it affected him behind the scenes.John also speaks openly about his journey to sobriety, looking back on the past and describing how much his life has changed over the last 20 years.With plenty of laughs, standout impressions and heartfelt moments, this episode is a warm, honest look at the highs and lows that have shaped John’s life and career.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally sits down with actor and comedian John Thomson for a chat full of laughs, honesty and brilliant impressions!They revisit John’s early days, from meeting fellow impressionist Steve Coogan at Manchester Polytechnic, to launching his career on Spitting Image and later becoming a household name on The Fast Show.John reminisces about the Cold Feet years, the chemistry of the cast and the chaos of filming in their twenties. He reveals how playing Pete Gifford changed his life and the pressure that followed the hit role, reflecting on tabloid intrusion and how it affected him behind the scenes.John also speaks openly about his journey to sobriety, looking back on the past and describing how much his life has changed over the last 20 years.With plenty of laughs, standout impressions and heartfelt moments, this episode is a warm, honest look at the highs and lows that have shaped John’s life and career.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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