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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