Louie Spence is a showbiz icon. For thirty years he was a professional dancer, performing on the West End and touring with the Spice Girls and Take That. But it was his starring role on Sky 1’s Pineapple Studios that made him a celebrity. 

I’ve met Louie a couple of times before now and he genuinely lights up every room he’s in. But beneath his larger-than-life character is a different, quieter person who has struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as he can remember. 

We cover: 

• His lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression 
• His mum Pat’s secret battle with alcoholism
• Finding his people at Italia Conti stage school
• Growing up as gay during the Aids epidemic
• His decision not to become a parent 

I came away from our conversation knowing more about who the real Louie Spence is - and I think he is far more entertaining and interesting than he could possibly ever know. 

If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:

• samaritans.org
• mind.org.uk

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Video: Jake Ji

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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