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Ricky Tomlinson
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Actor Ricky Tomlinson is well known for playing the archetypal Scouser and it turns out that his Liverpool roots run deep.
Ricky Tomlinson is well known for playing the archetypal Scouser and it turns out that his Liverpool roots run deep. Ricky discovers that he comes from generations of carters, who transported goods on Liverpool's docks when the city was the British Empire's busiest port. Ricky's rage and sorrow build as he discovers how dangerous conditions were for his ancestors, eerily echoing his own fight for workers' rights in the 1970s.
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Fri 10 Sep 202116:15
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"Who were the Tomlinsons?"
Duration: 03:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Ricky Tomlinson |
| Director | Grace Chapman |
| Series Producer | Sarah Feltes |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
Broadcasts
- Thu 22 Dec 201620:00
- Wed 28 Dec 201602:25
- Thu 7 Mar 201914:45
- Fri 10 Sep 202116:15BBC Two except Scotland
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