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Cold Feet - Series 1 review by A customer from Peterborough, England

Old friends revisited 6 September 2004
...ly wore in the early episodes. In the words of another character made famous by John Thomson, 'Nice!'... Read customer review

Monkey Trousers review by from Suffolk

Very Patchy and Quite Disappointing 15 April 2006
...t funny full-stop. The best sketches are Steve Coogan as the Toy Shop Owner and John Thomson's swearing chef but most jokes fall very flat. This has to be the most medio... Read customer review

John Thomson - filmography

Charlie Noades R.I.P (2011)
Starring: Neil Fitzmaurice, John Thomson, John McArdle
Director: Jim Doyle
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"Charlie Noades R.I.P" is an honest, heartfelt British family comedy about a family and their friends trying to make a living in a debt filled, financially troubled world. "Parrs Scrap and Salvage" is the family business run by Les Parr (John McArdle) Les gave up his education to run the business ..read more »

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The Road to Coronation Street on DVD (2010)
Starring: Steven Berkoff, Celia Imrie, Christian McKay
Director: Charles Sturridge
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The Road to Coronation Street is the astonishing story of how the genius and passion of a young scriptwriter gave birth to a national treasure. Coronation Street is the longest-running drama in British television history, but fifty years ago it nearly didn’t make it on air. Tony Warren, played by ..read more »

64% from 103 members

Big Top (2009)
Starring: Sophie Thompson, Tony Robinson, John Thomson
Director: Geoff Posner
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A colourful, upbeat comedy set in and around a travelling circus, Big Top stars Amanda Holden, John Thomson, Sophie Thompson, Ruth Madoc, Bruce Mackinnon and Tony Robinson. What do you do when you've advertised a death-defying stunt that everyone has bought tickets to see, and the performer is just ..read more »

40% from 7 members
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Monkey Trousers (2 discs) on DVD (2008)
Starring: Mark Benton, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer
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Ever wondered what would happen if the cream of British comedy got together to star in their own show, writing and performing their own comedy sketches alongside a pool of the best writing talent available? The answer is 'Monkey Trousers'. All episodes from the hit ITV comedy.

58% from 609 members

New Street Law - Series One (3 discs) on DVD (2007)
Starring: John Hannah, John Thomson, Lisa Faulkner
Director: David Skynner
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From the BAFTA-winning creator of Judge John Deed G.F. Newman and former barrister Matthew Hall, New Street Law is a gripping legal drama follows the exploits and cases of two rival barristers' chambers, the well-to-do family enterprise run by Laurence Scammell (Paul Freeman) and the dysfunctional ..read more »

72% from 122 members

Doctor Terrible's House Of Horrible - Se... on DVD (2001)
Starring: Steve Coogan, Julia Davis, John Thomson
Director: Matt Lipsey
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Comedian Steve Coogan, best known for his Alan Partridge character, spoofs another television genre with this BBC series. Taking his cue from the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and the Hammer movies, Coogan takes a hysterical look at the world of horror with these six half-hour episodes, each with an ..read more »

59% from 941 members

Dog Eat Dog on DVD (2001)
Starring: Alan Davies, John Thomson, Ricky Gervais
Director: Moody Shoaibi
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Four friends hit upon a get rich scheme to kidnap a writer's dog....unfortunately they nab the wrong pooch and end up with the local lunatic criminal on their tale in this likeable comedy set in London.

49% from 479 members

Born Romantic on DVD (2000)
Starring: Ian Hart, Craig Ferguson, Jane Horrocks
Director: David Kane
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Scottish writer-director David Kane (THIS YEAR'S LOVE) directs his sophomore effort, BORN ROMANTIC, a bittersweet comedic ensemble piece about London lonely hearts struggling with the quest for love. Jimmy (Adrian Lester) is a Brixton cab driver, who, along with a pair of nameless co-workers (John ..read more »

59% from 544 members

Cold Feet - S03 E02 (2000)
Starring: Fay Ripley, Helen Baxendale, Hermione Norris
Director: Simon Delaney
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Heartbreak continues to dog Rachel and Adam as a false alarm prompts them to seek specialist advice, concerned cancer treatment may have left him infertile, while Jenny's life takes an upward turn as she succumbs to the potent charms of Internet millionaire Robert. Pete, however, finds himself out ..read more »

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Cold Feet - S03 E01 (2000)
Starring: Fay Ripley, Helen Baxendale, Hermione Norris
Director: Simon Delaney
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The new baby twins fill David and Karen with the joys of parenthood. Pete finds himself without a roof over his head, having overstayed his welcome at Adam and Rachel's, and resorts to moving back in with Jenny, who looks to have hit the jackpot with Internet millionaire Robert.

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Cold Feet - Series 3 (2 discs) on DVD (2000)
Starring: Hermione Norris, Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt
Director: Simon Delaney, Jon Jones, Tim Whitby
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All eight episodes from the third series of the award winning comedy which finds Adam and Rachel happily living togethr, Pete moving out of the family home and Jenny finding work and David getting involved with Jessica as Jenny dates a millionaire.

78% from 1,982 member

Cold Feet - S03 E03 (2000)
Starring: Fay Ripley, Helen Baxendale, Hermione Norris
Director: Simon Delaney
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As Rachel and Adam deal with the mental anguish involved in clinical tests, Jessica urges David to arrange a party to celebrate his 40th birthday : an event unlikely to pass without incident, especially if Pete decides to invite salsa-dancing Ramona.

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Flint Street Nativity on DVD (1999)
Starring: Frank Skinner, Neil Morrissey, Jane Horrocks
Director: Marcus Mortimer
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An all-star cast of comedians and actor don their festive costumes in this hilarious production of a primary school nativity play.

70% from 682 members

Cold Feet - Series 2 (2 discs) on DVD (1997)
Starring: Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt, John Thomson
Director: Tom Hooper, Tom Vaughn, Pete Travis
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The complete second series of the award-winning comedy. Rachel has abandoned Adam on a train platform, six months later she's back. The Cold Feet saga continues with the fantastic 2nd series. Three young couples in the North of England battle with their fears of infidelity, in-laws, impotence and ..read more »

78% from 2,308 members

Cold Feet - Series 1 (2 discs) on DVD (1997)
Starring: Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley
Director: Declan Lowney, Mark Mylod, Nigel Cole
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COLD FEET follows the lives of three couples in northern England. This release contains the award-winning pilot episode plus all six episodes from the first comedy series. Disc 1 features the pilot episode and episodes 1-3, while Disc 2 contains episodes 4-6 and more.

77% from 3,054 members

Crapston Villas, Best Of (1995)
Starring: jane horrocks (voice), jane horrocks, Jane Horrocks
Director: Sarah Ann Kennedy, Peter Boyd Maclean
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Each of the flats in Crapston Villas is home to an unusual character, from a determined struggling actor and his vicious, puking cat Fatso, to the sex-craved neighbors with a kleptomaniac grandmother, to the pompous gay couple next door. An outrageous British comedy from the creators of "Spitting ..read more »

43% from 21 members
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The Fast Show - Series 3 (2 discs) on DVD (1994)
Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Caroline Aherne
Director: none
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The complete third series of this supremely funny sketch show is collected here on one hilarious disc. Features some new characters like the 13th Duke of Wybourne; No Offence; Taff Lad and the Hearty Hikers plus old favourites Ted & Ralph and the Suits You tailors.

72% from 2,603 members

John Thomson's Red Hot Poker (2 discs) on DVD
Starring: John Thomson
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The ultimate guide to playing poker. Disc one includes: 'How To Play Guide', 'Hints And Tips', 'Interactive Questions' and 'Jargonbuster'. Disc two includes a fully interactive DVD game.

48% from 122 members

John Thomson facts

5 most recent films

Charlie Noades R.I.P - 3 stars
The Road to Coronation Street - 3.0 stars
Big Top - 2.0 stars
Monkey Trousers - 3.0 stars
New Street Law - Series One - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Cold Feet - Series 2 - 4.0 stars
Cold Feet - Series 3 - 4.0 stars
Cold Feet - Series 1 - 4.0 stars
New Street Law - Series One - 3.5 stars
The Fast Show - Series 3 - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Charlie Noades R.I.P - 3 stars
Big Top - 2.0 stars
Crapston Villas, Best Of - 2.5 stars
John Thomson's Red Hot Poker - 2.5 stars
Dog Eat Dog - 2.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Robert Bathurst - 21 times - show films
Hermione Norris - 21 times - show films
Helen Baxendale - 21 times - show films
Fay Ripley - 21 times - show films
James Nesbitt - 21 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Simon Delaney - 10 times - show films
Nigel Cole - 9 times - show films
Declan Lowney - 9 times - show films
Mark Mylod - 9 times - show films
Jon Jones - 5 times - show films