LOUIE SPENCE: I MAKE EVERYONE ELSE HAPPY BUT I CAN’T FIND HAPPINESS MYSELF

About this episode

<p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We cover:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>His lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression&nbsp;</li><li>His mum Pat’s secret battle with alcoholism</li><li>Finding his people at Italia Conti stage school</li><li>Growing up as gay during the Aids epidemic</li><li>His decision not to become a parent&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned in today’s podcast, here are some links:</p><ul><li>samaritans.org</li><li>mind.org.uk</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast</p><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>--</p><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan &amp; Anthony Barter</p><p>Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>