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Zoe Delaney

John Thompson jokes he's 'too northern' to play 007 as he aims for another James Bond role

John Thompson is one of the country's most accomplished actors, thanks to starring roles in hit shows like Cold Feet and Coronation Street, but the 53-year-old says he still has plenty left to achieve.

The actor and comedian has been entertaining the nation since beginning in his career in the early 90s - quickly becoming a regular face on the small screen following Steve Coogan securing him a job on Spitting Image - but the Lancashire-born star is now keen to land a huge movie gig.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night, the former soap star admitted he has several dream role in his targets.

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