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John Thomson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Patrick Thomson (born Patrick Francis McAleer on 2 April 1969) is an English comedian and actor, known for his roles in The Fast Show and Cold Feet
Born: Wed, Apr 02 1969
Birthplace: Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
John Thomson is 55 years old
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Poster of Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
John Thomson was
54 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
John Thomson was
53 in Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
as 'Plank'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
John Thomson was
52 in Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 26 2022
Poster of Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
John Thomson was
52 in Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 05 2022
Poster of Last Train to Christmas
Last Train to Christmas
John Thomson was
52 in Last Train to Christmas
as 'Vic'.
Sat, Dec 18 2021
Poster of Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?!
Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?!
John Thomson was
52 in Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?!
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Poster of The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
John Thomson was
51 in The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
as 'Himself, Various Characters'.
Sat, Aug 29 2020
Poster of Inside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped
Inside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped
John Thomson was
50 in Inside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Sep 15 2019
Poster of 7 Up & Me
7 Up & Me
John Thomson was
50 in 7 Up & Me
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 03 2019
Poster of Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
John Thomson was
49 in Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of Dying Laughing
Dying Laughing
John Thomson was
47 in Dying Laughing
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 24 2017
Poster of Caroline Aherne at the BBC
Caroline Aherne at the BBC
John Thomson was
47 in Caroline Aherne at the BBC
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sat, Dec 31 2016
Poster of Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle
Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle
John Thomson was
46 in Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle
as 'Kevin Ruddock'.
Wed, Mar 30 2016
Poster of Grimsby
Grimsby
John Thomson was
46 in Grimsby
as 'Bob Tolliver'.
Wed, Feb 24 2016
Poster of Billionaire Boy
Billionaire Boy
John Thomson was
46 in Billionaire Boy
as 'Len'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Fungus The Bogeyman
Fungus The Bogeyman
John Thomson was
46 in Fungus The Bogeyman
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of Northern Soul
Northern Soul
John Thomson was
45 in Northern Soul
as 'Terry'.
Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of The Power of Darts
The Power of Darts
John Thomson was
44 in The Power of Darts
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 27 2013
Poster of Dementamania
Dementamania
John Thomson was
44 in Dementamania
Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Pulp
Pulp
John Thomson was
43 in Pulp
as 'Dave Burns'.
Mon, Mar 04 2013
Poster of Help Point
Help Point
John Thomson was
43 in Help Point
as 'Stephen'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Uncle Wormsley's Christmas
Uncle Wormsley's Christmas
John Thomson was
43 in Uncle Wormsley's Christmas
as 'Mr. Goodington and the Crabcatchers'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
John Thomson was
43 in Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 30 2012
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
John Thomson was
41 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of The Road to Coronation Street
The Road to Coronation Street
John Thomson was
41 in The Road to Coronation Street
as 'Harry Kershaw'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
John Thomson was
40 in Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
as 'Bill (Flowerpot Man)'.
Fri, Nov 13 2009
Poster of Inkheart
Inkheart
John Thomson was
39 in Inkheart
as 'Darius'.
Thu, Dec 11 2008
Poster of Sgt. Pepper: 'It Was 40 Years Ago Today...'
Sgt. Pepper: 'It Was 40 Years Ago Today...'
John Thomson was
38 in Sgt. Pepper: 'It Was 40 Years Ago Today...'
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of The Dealer
The Dealer
John Thomson was
36 in The Dealer
as 'Bat'.
Tue, Jan 10 2006
Poster of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
John Thomson was
36 in Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
as 'Mr. Windfall (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 04 2005
Poster of Fat Slags
Fat Slags
John Thomson was
35 in Fat Slags
as 'Foreman'.
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Appointment with Dr. Terrible
Appointment with Dr. Terrible
John Thomson was
34 in Appointment with Dr. Terrible
as 'Interviewee – Actor'.
Mon, Aug 04 2003
Poster of 24 Hour Party People
24 Hour Party People
John Thomson was
32 in 24 Hour Party People
as 'Charles, DI Warren Bull'.
Wed, Feb 13 2002
Poster of Station Jim
Station Jim
John Thomson was
32 in Station Jim
as 'Harold'.
Sun, Dec 30 2001
Poster of Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog
John Thomson was
32 in Dog Eat Dog
as 'Football Coach'.
Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Born Romantic
Born Romantic
John Thomson was
31 in Born Romantic
as 'First Cab Driver'.
Thu, Sep 14 2000
Poster of The Flint Street Nativity
The Flint Street Nativity
John Thomson was
30 in The Flint Street Nativity
as 'Christian Jerrums / Innkeeper'.
Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
John Thomson was
30 in Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of You Are Here
You Are Here
John Thomson was
29 in You Are Here
as 'Peter Keggy'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of The Fast Show Live
The Fast Show Live
John Thomson was
29 in The Fast Show Live
Mon, Dec 28 1998
Poster of Up 'n' Under
Up 'n' Under
John Thomson was
28 in Up 'n' Under
as 'Stan'.
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little
John Thomson was
28 in The Man Who Knew Too Little
as 'Dimitri'.
Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of The Girl with Brains in Her Feet
The Girl with Brains in Her Feet
John Thomson was
28 in The Girl with Brains in Her Feet
as 'Mr. Loughborough'.
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Roger Roger
Roger Roger
John Thomson was
27 in Roger Roger
as 'Barry'.
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
John Thomson was
27 in VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
Mon, Jul 15 1996
Poster of Dangerous Lady
Dangerous Lady
John Thomson was
26 in Dangerous Lady
Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of The Young Poisoner's Handbook
The Young Poisoner's Handbook
John Thomson was
25 in The Young Poisoner's Handbook
as 'Nathan'.
Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of Pauline Calf's Wedding Video
Pauline Calf's Wedding Video
John Thomson was
25 in Pauline Calf's Wedding Video
as 'Fat Bob'.
Thu, Dec 29 1994
Poster of Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
John Thomson was
25 in Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
as 'Simon Joke'.
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of Steve Coogan: Live 'n' Lewd
Steve Coogan: Live 'n' Lewd
John Thomson was
24 in Steve Coogan: Live 'n' Lewd
as 'Bernard Right On/Various'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Paul Calf's Video Diary
Paul Calf's Video Diary
John Thomson was
24 in Paul Calf's Video Diary
as 'Fat Bob'.
Thu, Dec 30 1993
Poster of The Weekenders
The Weekenders
John Thomson was
23 in The Weekenders
as 'Policeman 1'.
Fri, Jul 17 1992
Poster of Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
John Thomson will be
55+ in Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
as 'Self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The 1970s: Those Were the Days
The 1970s: Those Were the Days
John Thomson was
55+ in The 1970s: Those Were the Days
as 'Narrator'.
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Sat, May 25 2024
Poster of The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen
John Thomson was
54+ in The Gentlemen
as 'Frank'.
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Thu, Mar 07 2024
Poster of Too Good to Be True
Too Good to Be True
John Thomson was
54+ in Too Good to Be True
as 'Geoff'.
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Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of Bridge of Lies
Bridge of Lies
John Thomson was
52+ in Bridge of Lies
as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Mar 14 2022
Poster of Sister Boniface Mysteries
Sister Boniface Mysteries
John Thomson was
52+ in Sister Boniface Mysteries
as 'Leonard Monk'.
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Tue, Feb 08 2022
Poster of Dodger
Dodger
John Thomson was
52+ in Dodger
as 'Farmer Grundles'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2022
Poster of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
John Thomson was
52+ in The Weakest Link
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Dec 18 2021
Poster of Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
John Thomson was
51+ in Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
as 'Self - Contestant'.
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Sat, Jan 09 2021
Poster of Dog Loves Books
Dog Loves Books
John Thomson was
50+ in Dog Loves Books
as 'Dog (voice)'.
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Mon, Mar 02 2020
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
John Thomson was
50+ in McDonald & Dodds
as 'Jimmy Daly'.
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Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Brassic
Brassic
John Thomson was
50+ in Brassic
as 'Colin Popov'.
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Thu, Aug 22 2019
Poster of This Time with Alan Partridge
This Time with Alan Partridge
John Thomson was
49+ in This Time with Alan Partridge
as 'Joe Beasley'.
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Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of The People's Vet
The People's Vet
John Thomson was
49+ in The People's Vet
as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Sat, Aug 04 2018
Poster of Shane the Chef
Shane the Chef
John Thomson was
49+ in Shane the Chef
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Mon, Apr 02 2018
Poster of Celebrity Catchphrase
Celebrity Catchphrase
John Thomson was
48+ in Celebrity Catchphrase
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Mar 18 2018
Poster of Richard Osman's House of Games
Richard Osman's House of Games
John Thomson was
48+ in Richard Osman's House of Games
as 'Self - Contestant'.
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Mon, Sep 04 2017
Poster of Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
John Thomson was
47+ in Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
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Mon, Sep 05 2016
Poster of Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
John Thomson was
46+ in Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Tue, Jan 05 2016
Poster of Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
John Thomson was
45+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jun 16 2014
Poster of Through the Keyhole
Through the Keyhole
John Thomson was
44+ in Through the Keyhole
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Aug 31 2013
Poster of Strange Hill High
Strange Hill High
John Thomson was
44+ in Strange Hill High
as 'Various (voice)'.
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Wed, May 08 2013
Poster of Catchphrase
Catchphrase
John Thomson was
44+ in Catchphrase
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Sun, Apr 07 2013
Poster of Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
John Thomson was
43+ in Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Wed, Feb 13 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
John Thomson was
43+ in Father Brown
as 'John Banks'.
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Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
John Thomson was
42+ in Death in Paradise
as 'DCI Chris Ricketts'.
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Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
John Thomson was
42+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Sooty
Sooty
John Thomson was
42+ in Sooty
as 'The Boss'.
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Mon, Sep 05 2011
Poster of The Jonathan Ross Show
The Jonathan Ross Show
John Thomson was
42+ in The Jonathan Ross Show
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of The Lock Up
The Lock Up
John Thomson was
41+ in The Lock Up
as 'Narrator'.
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Fri, Feb 04 2011
Poster of Heads or Tails
Heads or Tails
John Thomson was
40+ in Heads or Tails
as 'Himself - Contestant'.
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Sun, Dec 20 2009
Poster of Big Top
Big Top
John Thomson was
40+ in Big Top
as 'Geoff'.
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Wed, Dec 02 2009
Poster of Angela and Friends
Angela and Friends
John Thomson was
40+ in Angela and Friends
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Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
John Thomson was
39+ in Celebrity Juice
as 'Self'.
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Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of All Star Mr & Mrs
All Star Mr & Mrs
John Thomson was
39+ in All Star Mr & Mrs
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Sat, Apr 12 2008
Poster of Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
John Thomson was
38+ in Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
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Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Kingdom
Kingdom
John Thomson was
38+ in Kingdom
as 'Nigel Pearson'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Mobile
Mobile
John Thomson was
37+ in Mobile
as 'Ray Bould / Hypnotherapist'.
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Mon, Mar 19 2007
Poster of Engineering the World Rally
Engineering the World Rally
John Thomson was
37+ in Engineering the World Rally
as 'Himself - Narrator'.
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Mon, Mar 12 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
John Thomson was
37+ in Skins
as 'Sam Brooks'.
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Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of Ghosthunting With...
Ghosthunting With...
John Thomson was
37+ in Ghosthunting With...
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Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of New Street Law
New Street Law
John Thomson was
37+ in New Street Law
as 'Charlie Darling'.
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Thu, May 04 2006
Poster of 8 Out of 10 Cats
8 Out of 10 Cats
John Thomson was
36+ in 8 Out of 10 Cats
as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Monkey Trousers
Monkey Trousers
John Thomson was
36+ in Monkey Trousers
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Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Blackpool
Blackpool
John Thomson was
35+ in Blackpool
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Thu, Nov 11 2004
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
John Thomson was
34+ in Celebrity Mastermind
as ', Self - Contestant'.
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Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of The Terry and Gaby Show
The Terry and Gaby Show
John Thomson was
34+ in The Terry and Gaby Show
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Mon, Jun 02 2003
Poster of Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
John Thomson was
33+ in Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
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Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
John Thomson was
33+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Johnny Vaughan Tonight
John Thomson was
32+ in Johnny Vaughan Tonight
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jan 07 2002
Poster of Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible
Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible
John Thomson was
32+ in Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible
as 'Sir Donald Tyburn'.
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Mon, Nov 12 2001
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
John Thomson was
32+ in Murder in Mind
as 'Alan Squires'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
John Thomson was
30+ in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
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Sat, Mar 18 2000
Poster of It's Only TV But I Like It
It's Only TV But I Like It
John Thomson was
30+ in It's Only TV But I Like It
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Jun 03 1999
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
John Thomson was
29+ in Cold Feet
as 'Pete Gifford'.
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Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
John Thomson was
27+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Cooper Steinem'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
John Thomson was
27+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Panellist'.
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Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Coogan's Run
Coogan's Run
John Thomson was
26+ in Coogan's Run
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Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Crapston Villas
Crapston Villas
John Thomson was
26+ in Crapston Villas
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Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of The World of Lee Evans
The World of Lee Evans
John Thomson was
26+ in The World of Lee Evans
as 'Customer'.
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Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Fist of Fun
Fist of Fun
John Thomson was
26+ in Fist of Fun
as 'Pied Piper of Hamelin'.
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Tue, Apr 11 1995
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
John Thomson was
25+ in Ready Steady Cook
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of The Fast Show
The Fast Show
John Thomson was
25+ in The Fast Show
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Tue, Sep 27 1994
Poster of Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge
John Thomson was
25+ in Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge
as 'Petty Officer Alan Partridge, Joe Beasley'.
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Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
John Thomson was
24+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Andrew Vernon'.
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Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of The Day Today
The Day Today
John Thomson was
24+ in The Day Today
as 'Treasurer'.
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Wed, Jan 19 1994
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
John Thomson was
24+ in Shooting Stars
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of Harry
Harry
John Thomson was
24+ in Harry
as 'Royo'.
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Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of The Dead Good Show
The Dead Good Show
John Thomson was
23+ in The Dead Good Show
as 'Various'.
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Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
John Thomson was
23+ in Blue Heaven
as 'Waiter 2'.
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Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Men Behaving Badly
Men Behaving Badly
John Thomson was
22+ in Men Behaving Badly
as 'Ken'.
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Tue, Feb 18 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
John Thomson was
22+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'Daniel Hoffmeyer'.
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Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Paul Merton: The Series
Paul Merton: The Series
John Thomson was
22+ in Paul Merton: The Series
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Wed, Sep 25 1991
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
John Thomson was
22+ in Soldier Soldier
as 'Sgt Dunn'.
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Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
John Thomson was
19+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Flower Pot Men
Flower Pot Men
John Thomson was
0+ in Flower Pot Men
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Thu, Dec 18 1952
Poster of Pond Life
Pond Life
John Thomson will be
55+ in Pond Life
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