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

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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