John Thomson is ending the year by celebrating an important landmark in his life.
The Salford-born actor and comedian was all smiles as he marked 15 years sober - and he said it's the 'greatest life changing decision' he's ever made.
Cold Feet and The Fast Show star John posted a photo on his Instagram of himself smiling proudly as he held up a large '15' badge.
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"Well who’d have thought! I’d have made it!" he wrote with the photo.
"15 years sober
"Still stand by the fact, it has been the greatest life changing decision I’ve ever made. Happier healthier and wiser. Genuinely proud of this achievement, so couldn’t let it go unsaid.
"#sober #landmark #recoverywin."
John, 52, who played children's entertainer Jesse Chadwick in Coronation Street, was flooded with congratulations from his followers.
TV presenter Gaby Roslin praised: "Brilliant! Well done my sweet."
Fellow comic Justin Moorhouse replied with a love heart.
trudietrudes commented: "Oh my goodness that is a HUGE achievement, well done - you must be so proud of yourself."
And paul281270 said: "@johnthomson2 you should be extremely proud of your achievement."
John Thomson, who plays Pete Gifford in the Manchester-based ITV comedy drama Cold Feet, is currently starring in the UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad at Blackpool Winter Gardens in his first-ever musical theatre role.
