John Thomson
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings Page 2
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 2021Cold 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 2021Caroline 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 2021BBC 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 2021John 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 2021Animated 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 2020The 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 2020The Fast Show: Bloomin' Catchphrases review
So much more than a bunch of one-liners.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 29th August 2020The 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 2020Gold to broadcast second Fast Show special
Gold has ordered a second Fast Show reunion special before the first has even aired. Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases broadcasts on Saturday 29th August, with More Blooming Catchphrases following on 30th Sunday.
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2020