Ricky Tomlinson
Popularity:0.237
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1939-09-26
Place of Birth:Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
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Also Known As:Rick Tomlinson

The 51st State (2001)
An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of...

Life Is All You Get (1997)
After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he meets freakish street musician Vera, and a...

Preaching to the Perverted (1997)
A computer wizard infiltrates a London sex club to get evidence for a shutdown, but falls for the proprietress.

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)
Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her...

Lounge Act (2000)
Have you ever wondered what happens with your pet when you are not at home? A dog worried about its future, a lazy parrot and an aquarium full of...

Raining Stones (1993)
Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and...

Nativity! (2009)
Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.

Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
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...

Riff-Raff (1991)
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and most of the men are working...

Mojo (1997)
The sexual rivalries over a new, potentially great rock'n'roll singer between a nightclub owner and a local gangster cause unrest and eventually lead...

Dockers (1999)
Jimmy McGovern's depiction of the mid 90s Liverpool dockers strike. Featuring script contributions from Irvine Welsh and the real dockers themselves

The Fix (1997)
The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British professional footballers were...

Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die (2002)
A man has passed away but hasn't been buried yet. Thinking that God has a furtive way about death, the man believes he can get the last laugh.

Our Kid (2023)
Twelve-year-old Laura's goal in life is to one day play football professionally. Laura has many footballing heroes, but it's her older brother Thomas...

Northern Soul (2014)
Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy (2023)
The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her...

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family (2023)
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...

The Greatest Store in the World (1999)
Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an...

Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002)
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...

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999)
Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's Christmas sleigh team. However, Robbie is soon plagued...

The Virgin of Liverpool (2003)
In Liverpool, Joanne Conlon rescues a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary from her local church's replacement plans. As her family faces financial...

Grimsby (2016)
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...

The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved (2024)
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,...

Hillsborough (1996)
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...

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016)
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as...

Butterfly Kiss (1995)
Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly...

Nasty Neighbours (2000)
Mr. and Mrs. Peach's favourite neighbours emigrate to Australia, leaving the grieving couple anxiously twitching the net curtains of their suburban...

Bob's Weekend (1996)
Robert Askew goes to Blackpool to prepare an extraordinary end to his extra ordinary life. But this is no ordinary weekend and a succession of...

Ricky Tomlinson: Football My Arse (1970)
From one of Britain's best-loved actors and comedians comes this collection of hilarious anecdotes about football, with stories about the stars...

Al's Lads (2002)
Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al Capone gang.

The Last Dragonslayer (2016)
In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.

Gloves Off (2017)
A talented fighter must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight.

The More You Ignore Me (2018)
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...

Tellin' Dad (2017)
Dan comes out to his family, but leaves telling his dad until last. How will he react?

Kenny (2017)
An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish – the player, the man, the truth.

United Kingdom (1981)
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...

Ragged (2013)
In 1973 Ricky Tomilinson was imprisoned for unlawful assembly and conspiracy when picketing for support in Britain’s first National Building...

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were (2018)
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...

Dear Sarah (1990)
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...

Testosterone: Volume Three (2019)
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...

Barbara's Old Ring (2012)
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...

The New Sofa (2008)
Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides...

The Queen of Sheba (2006)
Tension mounts in the Royle household as the family contemplates the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. Dr Mahmoud prescribes new...

Joe's Crackers (2010)
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...

The Golden Egg Cup (2009)
Jim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their children - but what to do with it? Barbara wants to finally go abroad, while Jim favours...

Carry on Ken (2006)
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...

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa (2010)
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...

Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug (2017)
Explore hidden desires on a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger on the beach as you discover why Love Is the Drug....

Tales of the Creeping Death (2021)
Five tales full of horror, comedy and most importantly, Creeping Death. You better pray for your soul.

Cracker: White Ghost (1996)
A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he faces bankruptcy.

Christmas with the Loose Women (2011)
Christmas is all about bringing friends together so the Loose Ladies have invited Brian Connolly, Ricky Tomlinson and Rosemary Shrager to indulge in...

Cracker (1993)
The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

This Morning (1988)
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and...

Monkey Trousers (2005)
Monkey Trousers was a short-lived comedy series on ITV in 2005, featuring Alistair McGowan, John Thomson, Ronni Ancona, Mackenzie Crook, Griff Rhys...

The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

Petrolheads (2006)
Petrolheads is a BBC panel game presented by Neil Morrissey, with team captains Richard Hammond and Chris Barrie. The show pitted motoring wits...

The Bill (1984)
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and...

Dalziel & Pascoe (1996)
British crime drama based on the "Dalziel and Pascoe" series of books by Reginald Hill, set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton. The...

Countdown (1982)
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

We Have Been Watching (2017)
This series features some of Britain's best-loved comedians and funniest comedy actors gathering together for a jolly night in front of the telly,...

The Royle Family (1998)
British comedy series focusing on the lives of a working-class family in Manchester who love the TV.

Made in Britain (2018)
From the mass produced to the hand crafted, Made in Britain is a behind the scenes look at how Britain's most iconic brands are made.

Playing the Field (1998)
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly...

Mike Bassett: Manager (2005)
The series picks up some time after Mike took England to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. The side's attempt at qualifying for the 2004...

The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently...

The Production Line (2018)
Looking at the processes of manufacturing the products we use every day. Discover the processes, and meet the people who work on The Production Line.

GMTV (1993)
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3...

Live from Studio Five (2009)
Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh...

Angela and Friends (2009)
Daily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and Travel,...

Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

Clocking Off (2000)
How much do you know about the person working next to you? From the outside, life at Mackintosh Textiles appears to run smoothly, but in a community...

Cold Feet (1998)
Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find true love - or at least keep their...

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014)
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk...

Roughnecks (1994)
Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show centred on the working and personal lives...

The Witchfinder (2022)
A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.

Great Night Out (2013)
Great Night Out is a British comedy-drama based in Stockport, North-West England that aired on ITV in early 2013. On 27 February 2013, it was...

Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)
Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and...

Cracker (1993)
The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
Lee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely educational panel show.

In the Flesh (2013)
Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but can the treated zombies be...

Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and...

The Late Late Show (1962)
Chat show that looks at current affairs in Ireland

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two (2024)
Actors Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston are celebrating four decades on screen together in an all-new More4 series visiting landmark places from...

Loose Women (1999)
A panel of four women discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip.

Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip (2020)
The Royle Family’s dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a heart-warming and hilarious...

Would I Lie to You? (2007)
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton)....

Parkinson (1998)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

DNA Journey (2019)
Celebrities are given a unique insight into their lives using innovative DNA science and technology to trace their ancestors.