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This week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor John Altman.

John is best known for playing Nick Cotton in EastEnders, a role that made him one of the show’s most recognisable and talked-about characters. In this conversation, we go far beyond one part.

We talk about John’s acting career as a whole, including the early days, the realities of long-running TV, being associated with an iconic role, and what it’s actually like to sustain a life in acting over many years. We chat honestly about the highs, the challenges, and how your relationship with the industry changes over time.

This episode is a real look at longevity, identity, and what it means to keep showing up as an actor in an industry that’s always moving.