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.
Produced over four years with full access from Ken's widow Lady Dodd, the film takes an in-depth look into Doddy's private world, exploring the many secrets of his comic talent, revealing never-before-seen home-videos, stage performances and extracts from ...
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Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle Family, sharing his memories of playing head of the family Jim Royle and his experiences working with the show's co-creator Caroline Aherne, who, as ...
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A refreshed version of the 2010 documentary, this 2023 programme features new interviews from celebrity fans to link in with the 25th anniversary of the sitcom. ...
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The third volume in a collection of the hottest gay shorts from around the world takes us from a teen's dangerous affair with an older man, to a resurfaced love at a circuit party, an awkward first gay experience, a father and son's tumultuous relationship ...
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Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken's story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment. Poignant and uplifting, the programme features inter ...
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Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving ...
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An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish – the player, the man, the truth. ...
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A talented fighter must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight. ...
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A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain's most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel Blake. ...
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Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot. ...
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Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music. ...
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In 1973 Ricky Tomilinson was imprisoned for unlawful assembly and conspiracy when picketing for support in Britain's first National Building Strike a year earlier. During the course of Ricky's sentence when he refused to conform, wear prison clothing, work ...
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Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won on a scratch card she found down the back of the sofa whilst looking for the ring and has kept quiet about his hundred pounds winnings. Nor is he especiall ...
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It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the precinct while Dave and Denise are feeling the effects of the recession the most, and worry that Anthony's lavi ...
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Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews with the cast. ...
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On Jim and Barbara's wedding anniversary, Jim is frustrated because Barbara wants to celebrate abroad. However, she ends up settling for a stay at a caravan park in the 'Pearl of Prestatyn.' The trip is full of mishaps but…… is it about about The Golde ...
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Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited to join the festivities. ...
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Tension mounts in the Royle household as the family contemplates the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. Dr Mahmoud prescribes new medication for Nana in the form of yellow tablets; coincidentally they turn out to be the same colour as the tab ...
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A documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over the years. It describe his approach to allowing actors a wide range of freedom. ...
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Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al Capone gang. ...
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Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent. ...
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After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup. ...
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The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British professional footballers were jailed and banned from football for life for conspiring to fix the results of matches. Prominent among those ...
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Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian ...
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Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 1976. Giuseppe diligently writes his wife Sarah as she works to free her family members from prison. ...
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Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a group of housing estate residents who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises. ...
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