There were 40 episodes spread over five series. Film success soon followed when Kim was invited to join Jeff Goldblum in the 1989 feature film debut of screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith, The Tall Guy. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast! FORUMS. In 1997, she took on the part of Lady Chiltern in An Ideal Husband, of which the Theatre Record said "Others have played this pure, cool, idealistic, demanding role with more authority and finesse, but she is simply right for it". To install click the Add extension button. During 2008 Thomson had a recurring role in ITV's detective show The Bill, as barrister Naomi Woods, wife of DC Jacob Banks. Kim Ellen Thomson (born 30 October 1959) is an English actress who has appeared on stage, television and film since the early 1980s in both the United Kingdom and the United States. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. I loved Tony Selby's performance as Cpl Marsh and have the whole series on DVD. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. I liked Get Some In but it has never been repeated as far as I know. Thomson was born on 30 October 1959,[1] although other sources have said in 1960,[2][3] in Bath, Somerset, England, to a Scottish father and Irish mother. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. It didn't get much interest though. I think Esmonde and Larbey's best sitcom was 'Get Some In'. I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. MVP - 09/18/09. [8] Also in 1989 she was Cordelia on stage in King Lear, directed by Jonathan Miller, with the British Theatre Yearbook commenting "Kim Thomson's Cordelia can rarely have been equalled; she was exquisite in beauty, tender in care, full of youthful integrity."[9]. She was stunning in her Emmerdale stint a few years back. And she go better looking as she aged. FORUMS. [4][5] At the age of six, she was sent to a boarding school for five years. Kim Thomson | Emmerdale 17-9-09 | Cleavage. An enjoyable show, although Lionel left a big hole when the character got killed off. "[7] The next year, 1989, she played Estella in a film of Great Expectations directed by Kevin Connor, with Jean Simmons, who had played Estella in the 1946 film, as Miss Havisham. [10] In 2001, she was Irina in a new West End theatre production of Uncle Vanya directed by Peter Gill.[11]. In March 2009, she became a regular cast member of the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, playing the role of Faye Lamb. Registered in England. Brush Strokes: Christopher Ellison, James Saxon, Greg Ellis, Kim Thomson, Gary Waldhorn, Harry Van Gorkum, Howard Lew Lewis, Karl Howman Well I have always thought that Ever Decreasing Circles was a better show and now I think Brush Strokes is too. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. He was my favourite after Jacko. Thomson shared her first lead in Stealing Heaven (1988) with Derek de Lint and Denholm Elliott.In its review, Films and filming said "Kim Thomson's Heloïse moves with delicate poise, a heroine worthy of Rossetti or Burne-Jones, with vivacity and intelligence. A regular role followed in the acclaimed sitcom Brush Strokes securing Kim’s reputation for comedy. An enjoyable show, although Lionel left a big hole when the character got killed off. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. Brush Strokes (TV Series 1986–1991) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I remembered more about the first series. 17 (Chancery Publications Ltd., 2001), p. 9, HIGHLAND FLING FILMS LTD incorporation document, "The official Kim Thomson site - Latest News", "I'm delighted I swapped Hollywood for Emmerdale, says Kim Thomson", "Emmerdale star Kim Thomson: I've handed out a few slaps since I joined soap.. and received a few". ', seemed to lose its way after the first couple of series, and the character changes didn't seem to help, shame they killed Lionel off, thought he was great as well. All the characters are good in this. Brush Strokes is a British television sitcom, broadcast on BBC television from 1986 to 1991. Unless UK Gold showed it in the 90's but I dont remember it on there. I think there's been several, but you're right, none of them stayed on the first page for very long. In its review, Films and filming said "Kim Thomson's Heloïse moves with delicate poise, a heroine worthy of Rossetti or Burne-Jones, with vivacity and intelligence. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. Dozens more appearances in film and on television followed, often as a character actress, such as her role as a society reporter in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). I've been having a natter with Sandra while the series has been on. [6], She trained as an actress at the Central School of Speech and Drama. In January 2011, it was reported that she was leaving the show and would make her on-screen departure later in the year.[12]. Forum Member 06/06/14 - 12:04 #5. Kim Thomson | Emmerdale 17-9-09 | Cleavage. If you’d like to join in, please sign in or register. 0. Plays international, vol. It didn't get much interest though I really liked Brush Strokes. I enjoyed it, loved Elmo 'Chisel! Even that Lionel was killed off. Listen now for interviews with the biggest soap stars and all the latest spoilers - available on every major podcast app . It has always amazed me how diverse an actor Gary Waldhorn is. I had a big crush on Karl Howman when I was a teen. I have really enjoyed rewatching Brush Strokes over the last few weeks. Can someone post a youtube link to "lionel". MVP - 09/18/09 - 1713 views, 1 replies. 5644 … I had forgotten how good it was. Much later she went on record to say boarding schools should be abolished. At the end of 2009, she signed a new contract with the show. As I had not seen it in years I had forgotten about a lot of the storylines. That's it. I agree it wasn't as good without Lionel and I preferred Kim Thomson as Lesley. Kim Thomson for sure. I often forget that Lionel from Brush Strokes is also Cllr David Horton from Vicar of Dibley. What a great sitcom. In 2010, Thomson graduated from the University of London with a degree in politics, philosophy and history.[4]. [5], Thomson shared her first lead in Stealing Heaven (1988) with Derek de Lint and Denholm Elliott. He was my favourite after Jacko. In 1992, Thomson was the leading lady of the TV series Virtual Murder, and in 1994 played another leading role in a costume drama series, The Wanderer. We have created a browser extension. All Rights Reserved. Congratulations on this excellent venture… what a great idea! There's already a thread, I started it just before Drama began their re-runs. Written by Esmonde and Larbey and set in south London, it depicted the (mostly) amorous adventures of a wisecracking house painter, Jacko (Karl Howman). A brave move for a sitcom to kill off a major character. i think Elmo Putney is one of the best comedy characters ever created i think he is hilarious. I only have three episodes left to watch, I may start all over again. Esmonde and Larbey seem to be best remembered for The Good Life. Her parents split up when she was three and she was brought up in Surrey by her father's parents, who were originally from Alloa. ©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Kim Thomson | Great Legs, Stunning | Judge John Deed | RS... DeltaForce - 09/06/09. 0. stud u like Posts: 42,098. 1713 views, 1 replies. Kim Thomson | Brush Strokes | Sexy Compilation | Series 1... MVP - 05/19/10 - 4911 views, 2 replies. FORUMS. Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? The first lesley was instantly familiar where as I could not remember what the second actress looked like until they started showing series two. It was a shame they killed off Lionel as well! I had a big crush on Karl Howman when I was a teen.