For a series of shows about drumming

John Thomson is joining Absolute Radio for a series of festive specials based on his passion for drumming.

In the series, called 12 Drummers Drumming. the Cold Feet actor and accomplished drummer of 40 years will be celebrating  rock, pop, jazz and RnB drummers.

The series will cover the likes of Ginger Baker, Sheila E, Phil Collins, Buddy Rich and Stewart Copeland.

Thomson said: ‘People know me as an actor but what they may not know is that I love drumming and drummers – that’s why I wanted to make this series about the most important member of any band.

‘Basically, I’ve got to talk about drummers and drumming for hours and call it work! What a brilliant Christmas present…’

12 Drummers Drumming starts on Tuesday December 26 at 9pm on Absolute Radio and run for four consecutive nights.

Published: 11 Dec 2023