Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Birthday: 1939-09-26

Place of Birth: Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eric Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939), known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in The Royle Family. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ricky Tomlinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The 51st State
The 51st State

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as ...

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Life Is All You Get
Life Is All You Get

After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he m...

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Preaching to the Perverted
Preaching to the Perverted

A computer wizard infiltrates a London sex club to get evidence for a shutdown, but falls for the pr...

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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They ...

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Lounge Act
Lounge Act

Have you ever wondered what happens with your pet when you are not at home? A dog worried about its ...

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Raining Stones
Raining Stones

Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for h...

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Nativity!
Nativity!

Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans...

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Mike Bassett: England Manager
Mike Bassett: England Manager

After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manag...

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Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff

Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working condit...

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Mojo
Mojo

The sexual rivalries over a new, potentially great rock'n'roll singer between a nightclub owner and ...

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Dockers
Dockers

Jimmy McGovern's depiction of the mid 90s Liverpool dockers strike. Featuring script contributions f...

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The Fix
The Fix

The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a n...

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Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die
Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die

A man has passed away but hasn't been buried yet. Thinking that God has a furtive way about death, t...

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Our Kid
Our Kid

Twelve-year-old Laura's goal in life is to one day play football professionally. Laura has many foot...

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Northern Soul
Northern Soul

Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the disc...

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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen ph...

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Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family

Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series Th...

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The Greatest Store in the World
The Greatest Store in the World

Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. Whe...

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Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of...

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Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's Chris...

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The Virgin of Liverpool
The Virgin of Liverpool

In Liverpool, Joanne Conlon rescues a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary from her local church's repl...

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Grimsby
Grimsby

Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hool...

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The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved

Produced over four years with full access from Ken’s widow Lady Dodd, the film takes an in-depth loo...

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Hillsborough
Hillsborough

Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed...

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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most ce...

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Butterfly Kiss
Butterfly Kiss

Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial...

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Nasty Neighbours
Nasty Neighbours

Mr. and Mrs. Peach's favourite neighbours emigrate to Australia, leaving the grieving couple anxious...

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Bob's Weekend
Bob's Weekend

Robert Askew goes to Blackpool to prepare an extraordinary end to his extra ordinary life. But this ...

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Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse
Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse

From one of Britain's best-loved actors and comedians comes this collection of hilarious anecdotes a...

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Al's Lads
Al's Lads

Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al C...

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The Last Dragonslayer
The Last Dragonslayer

In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her des...

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Gloves Off
Gloves Off

A talented fighter must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight....

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The More You Ignore Me
The More You Ignore Me

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, c...

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Tellin' Dad
Tellin' Dad

Dan comes out to his family, but leaves telling his dad until last. How will he react?...

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Kenny
Kenny

An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish – the player, the man, the truth....

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the sto...

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Ragged
Ragged

In 1973 Ricky Tomilinson was imprisoned for unlawful assembly and conspiracy when picketing for supp...

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Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in Knot...

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Dear Sarah
Dear Sarah

Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 19...

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Testosterone: Volume Three
Testosterone: Volume Three

The third volume in a collection of the hottest gay shorts from around the world takes us from a tee...

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The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring
The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring

Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won...

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The Royle Family: The New Sofa
The Royle Family: The New Sofa

Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook...

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The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers
The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers

It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of act...

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The Golden Egg Cup
The Golden Egg Cup

On Jim and Barbara's wedding anniversary, Jim is frustrated because Barbara wants to celebrate abroa...

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Carry On Ken
Carry On Ken

A documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over th...

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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa

Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scen...

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Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug
Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug

Explore hidden desires on a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger o...

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Tales of the Creeping Death
Tales of the Creeping Death

Five tales full of horror, comedy and most importantly, Creeping Death. You better pray for your sou...

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Cracker: White Ghost
Cracker: White Ghost

A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he...

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Christmas with the Loose Women
Christmas with the Loose Women

Christmas is all about bringing friends together so the Loose Ladies have invited Brian Connolly, Ri...

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Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness
Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness

A star-studded documentary revealing the private man behind one of Britain’s greatest comic geniuses...

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Strange Relations
Strange Relations

A NYC psychiatrist is diagnosed with leukaemia - and when he finds out he was adopted, he travels to...

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Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night

A wandering drifter stumbles upon a mysterious castle deep in the barren countryside. But what begin...

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The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa
The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa

A refreshed version of the 2010 documentary, this 2023 programme features new interviews from celebr...

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