Sixth Form host James introduces a new ‘in focus’ series, The Ed Podcast presents… with a new format that will allow you to spend some quality time in the company of those with their own unique connection to Cheadle Hulme School (CHS).

In this episode get to know writer, comedian, actor and all-round television personality John Thomson. Joining CHS Head, Mr Smith, at the School’s ChEd Talk event, John discusses his past, present and future, giving a candid insight into his story so far.

You can hear the Cold Feet, Men Behaving Badly and Fast Show star speak about what it’s really like to work in the creative world of television and we delve a little deeper into the roles which have made him a household name.

He even tells of what it was like to grow up as an aspiring comedian and performer in Salford and Manchester, then becoming part of the city’s Comedy circuit performing at Chorlton’s Buzz Club with fellow impressionists Caroline Aherne, Paul Whitehouse and Steve Coogan.

The conversation also explores the challenges actors face on the international stage as John takes us from LA to what he has in store for the future. Not to mention a few extra surprises along the way…