Ricky Tomlinson
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and comedian
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Ricky Tomlinson trying to overturn conviction
Trade unionists attempting to overturn convictions in a 47-year-long campaign have told the Court of Appeal they were victims of an establishment plot. The 14-strong group, including actor Ricky Tomlinson, say police destroyed evidence, and shadowy security chiefs prejudiced their trial.
Dominic Casciani, BBC, 3rd February 2021Wrexham AFC to be backdrop of romantic comedy
Wrexham AFC is to be the backdrop of a forthcoming romantic comedy movie featuring Ricky Tomlinson, it has been announced.
The Leader, 23rd November 2020Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston abandon plans for care home sitcom
Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston have abandoned plans to reunite for a Royle Family spin-off set in a care home.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2020Ricky Tomlinson criminal convictions to be re-examined
Appeal court to look again at case of Royle Family actor after claims he may have been unjustly jailed.
Rob Evans, The Guardian, 26th May 2020Review: Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
It's impossible to top Ralf Little's own review of this new travelogue with his Royle Family dad Ricky Tomlinson as a 'two-bob version of The Trip'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th May 2020Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip, review
The on-screen father and son are reunited in a road trip across the North of England.
Barbara Speed, i Newspaper, 11th May 2020Modern comedy might not appeal, but joke's not over yet
Glumness settles on a large part of the nation whenever the subject of comedy comes up now. The lockdown has led to a more frenetic search for entertainment, and the current state of humour hasn't wanted for critics. This week, Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson, 80, said it was dire, and listed several comedians, adding: "They should be done under the Trade Description Act." I sympathised with his assessment, while also feeling there were a few comedians today who are as fine as any of previous generations.
Robert McNeil, The Herald, 9th May 2020Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little on their road trip
'We're still close and relate to each other like a real father and son'.
i Newspaper, 8th May 2020Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little to star in Gold travel series
Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little are to star in new Gold travel series, Ricky And Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip.
British Comedy Guide, 1st October 2019Creating a "comedy cabinet"
Ukraine has a comedian as their premier, so let's mix things up a bit at No10. "Jo Brand for Prime Minister!"
Paul Routledge, The Mirror, 22nd April 2019