IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Louis Balfour
Played by John Thomson
Louis Balfour is John Thomson’s smooth, self-satisfied presenter of Jazz Club in The Fast Show. He introduces unusual jazz acts with elaborate praise and reassuring asides to the camera, maintaining his enthusiasm as their performances…
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Louis Balfour is John Thomson’s smooth, self-satisfied presenter of Jazz Club in The Fast Show. He introduces unusual jazz acts with elaborate praise and reassuring asides to the camera, maintaining his enthusiasm as their performances become increasingly absurd.
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