'People still shout at me how's Gail?' John Thomson on Corrie, Coogan and the big new role bringing him home this Christmas

Manchester Evening News - Nov 14, 2026

Corrie, Cold Feet, and now a big Christmas role beckons for John Thomson that sees him back on home turf over the festive season. The Manchester star sits down to chat with Dianne Bourne.

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