This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally sits down with actor and comedian John Thomson for a chat full of laughs, honesty and brilliant impressions!

They revisit John’s early days, from meeting fellow impressionist Steve Coogan at Manchester Polytechnic, to launching his career on Spitting Image and later becoming a household name on The Fast Show.

John reminisces about the Cold Feet years, the chemistry of the cast and the chaos of filming in their twenties. He reveals how playing Pete Gifford changed his life and the pressure that followed the hit role, reflecting on tabloid intrusion and how it affected him behind the scenes.

John also speaks openly about his journey to sobriety, looking back on the past and describing how much his life has changed over the last 20 years.

With plenty of laughs, standout impressions and heartfelt moments, this episode is a warm, honest look at the highs and lows that have shaped John’s life and career.

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This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally is joined by BAFTA award-winning actor and best friend Suranne Jones for a funny, warm and nostalgic chat.

They look back on Suranne’s days playing Karen McDonald on Coronation Street, sharing memories from her first days on set and the co-stars who made the show unique. Sally and Suranne also remember their wild nights out during their Corrie years. Suranne talks about her brave choice to leave after four years, which led to new opportunities and even encouraged Sally to do the same.

They discuss Suranne’s memorable roles in dramas such as Unforgiven, Gentleman Jack, Vigil, and her award-winning work in Doctor Foster, which will soon return for a third series.

Suranne talks about learning to trust her instincts and turning down roles that don’t feel right. She shares which characters have stayed with her and admits she still feels nervous on the first day of filming.

Their close friendship is clear as they share the story of how Suranne met her husband, Laurence, at Sally’s wedding. They also recall the moment when Sally’s husband gave Laurence a friendly warning to look after her!

You can expect warmth, honesty, and humour as Suranne looks back on the choices, friendships, and key moments that have shaped her life.

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This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally is joined by Tessa Peake-Jones, best known as Raquel in Only Fools and Horses, for a funny, heartfelt and deeply revealing interview.

Tessa shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on Only Fools and Horses, one of the UK’s most iconic sitcoms, including working alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, and reflects on the moments that shaped her career. She'll also open up about filming the last ever series of Grantchester, and the end of her starring role as Mrs Chapman.

During a cosy night on the sofa, she opens up about her extraordinary upbringing, her mum’s bipolar disorder and dementia and the powerful influence she had on her life. She also reveals the remarkable story of the letter that helped launch her career, secretly written by her mum to BBC producers.

Expect warmth, honesty and humour as Tessa looks back on missed opportunities, career-defining roles and the unexpected twists that shaped her journey.

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Tessa Peake-Jones stars in Invisible Me at Southwark Playhouse from April 8 to May 2.

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