John Thomson
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings Page 5
John Thomson: why he thinks Netflix is better than BBC
"Only David Attenborough makes me want to pay the BBC licence fee."
Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 30th April 2019Cold Feet has finally become must-watch TV
The drama about middle-class Mancunians has hit its stride at long last - thanks largely to a love affair that's been bubbling under since the 90s.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 18th February 2019Cold Feet, episode 6: review
James Nesbitt's Adam has finally grown up - his relationship with Karen (Hermione Norris/p]) has been a highlight in a superlative series.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 18th February 2019North West Comedy Awards 2019 winners
John Thomson, Sarah Millican and Paul Smith are amongst the winners of the North West Comedy Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2019Cold Feet beginning to show its age
The old gang are back - again - but the frailties of middle age make for more mordant TV than the mishaps of youth.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 14th January 2019Cold Feet: Learning from 'mistakes' of last series
It's just more than two years since Cold Feet returned to a warm reception from critics and fans alike, following a 13-year hiatus.
Emma Saunders, BBC, 28th December 2018The Fast Show cast consider 25th anniversary special
John Thomson has revealed the cast of The Fast Show are 'in talks' to make a 25th anniversary special.
British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2018The Fast Show's greatest ever characters
These are the characters who were not only always hysterical but also without whom the show simply wouldn't have been the same...
Rob Keeling, Cult Box, 8th June 2018Frank Sidebottom film gets world premiere next month
The Frank Sidebottom documentary Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story, will be released in UK cinemas later this year after its world premiere at next month's South By Southwest Film Festival in Texas, Chortle can reveal.
Chortle, 9th February 2018There are larks aplenty down in the Valco aisles as Sky's passable ensemble comedy opens its store for Christmas Eve. John Thomson slips straight into the role of star employee Tim, as store manager Gavin (Jason Watkins at his busybody best) is hoping to break the record for the shop's highest takings. What could possibly go wrong? Cue robbers holding the staff hostage, with their fate in the hand of have-a-go hero Gavin. Knockabout fun.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 24th December 2017