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4. Released into Drama
Episode 4 of 5
Reading from his autobiography, the actor recalls his release from jail - and being a TV extra, ahead of landing his big break.
Ricky Tomlinson is finally released from prison.
A new career beckons as a film and TV extra before landing his big break - a role in BBC TV's Play for Today - 'United Kingdom' by Roland Joffe.
The actor reads more from his autobiography.
Producer: Liz Webb
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2003.
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