Ricky Tomlinson
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and comedian
Press clippings
Ricky Tomlinson: "When I got out of jail no one would employ me - I lost my house"
The actor started out as a plasterer before getting a lucky break in TV and is still working hard at 84, but he won't do adverts for gambling and lets his wife sort out the finances.
John Wright, The Times, 15th March 2024The Real Ken Dodd film lobbies for creation of national comedy museum
Ken Dodd is to be the subject of a major new documentary celebrating his life and legacy, with hopes that the film will help realise his dream for a national comedy museum. The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved will premiere at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 9th June, when the performing space in the Victorian theatre is renamed The Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium in honour of his many appearances at the venue.
British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2024Carrot crush for all! An oral history of The Royle Family and its 'gloriously mundane genius'
How did Caroline Aherne's show about a northern working class family who barely left their house become a hit, blazing a trail for The Office, Gavin And Stacey and Gogglebox? Its stars and makers reveal all.
Sean Cole, The Guardian, 8th September 2023Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston reunite for More4 roadtrip series
Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston are embarking on a roadtrip series together for More4, visiting special places and landmark destinations in their lives.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2023Gold to celebrate 25 years of The Royle Family
Gold is re-editing its 2010 documentary about The Royle Family to mark the forthcoming 25th anniversary of the sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2023Ted who? The Brits behind Mike Bassett, TV's original - and best - football manager
He was rejected by the BBC and cancelled by ITV. But the spirit of Ricky Tomlinson's inept yet inspiring football boss lives on in Ted Lasso.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 15th March 2023The Witchfinder cast revealed
BBC Two sitcom The Witchfinder starts on 8th March, with Jessica Hynes, Daniel Rigby and Reece Shearsmith amongst the cast joining lead actors Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2022Ricky Tomlinson returns to the stage in new musical play
Ricky Tomlinson is to return to the stage in a new musical comedy that celebrates the best of Irish culture. Irish Annie's will perform around the St Patricks Day celebrations at St Helens Theatre Royal on Monday 14th March and the Epstein Theatre Liverpool on Saturday 19th March.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd February 2022Ricky Tomlinson would face jail again 'in a heartbeat'
Ricky Tomlinson has said he would face prison again "in a heartbeat" to stand up for workers' rights. The Liverpool star was one of the trade unionists known as the Shrewsbury 24 who had their 1970s convictions for conspiracy overturned on Tuesday.
BBC, 24th March 2021Ricky Tomlinson & Shrewsbury 24 clear their names
Members of the so-called Shrewsbury 24, which included Ricky Tomlinson, who were convicted for picketing nearly 50 years ago have won a bid to clear their names at the Court of Appeal.
Sam Tobin and Danya Bazaraa, The Mirror, 23rd March 2021