He also toured with The Fast Show for their farewell tour in 2002.
The influence of the programme can be traced in shows like The Fast Show.
Thomas created the show at the age of 20, after contributing to The Fast Show.
The series was a spin off from The Fast Show.
The programme ran for three series from 1994 to 1997, with a special Last Fast Show Ever in 2000.
Visit the The Fast Show page to find out more about the show.
And thus was born the partnership which eventually created The Fast Show.
The Fast Show injected a bit of life back into sketch-based comedy, and for that we thank it.
One of the reasons The Fast Show worked so well was the quality of the acting.
The Fast Show is available in the following formats: