Ricky, 9780751534030
Paperback
From armchair icon to activist: Ricky’s surprising life unfolds.

Ricky

the autobiography

$45.11

  • Paperback

    464 pages

  • Release Date

    20 June 2004

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Summary

From Armchair to Autobiography: The Remarkable Life of Ricky Tomlinson

Famous as the lovable couch potato Jim Royle of The Royle Family, Ricky Tomlinson has entertained millions without ever leaving his armchair. Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, he surprises yet again with a remarkable story of love, hardship, humour, injustice and triumph.

His mother used to tell him that he had lived three lives, but even she miscounted. He has been a plasterer, banjo player, stand-…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780751534030
ISBN-10:075153403X
Author:Ricky Tomlinson
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:464
Release Date:20 June 2004
Weight:336g
Dimensions:198mm x 138mm x 33mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Deliciously indiscreet

Deliciously indiscreet - SUNDAY EXPRESS

Ricky comes up trumps … the book thrums with energy - SUNDAY TIMES

His life has been as messy as any reader could hope - EVENING STANDARD

A rollicking autobiograpy - Paul Foot, OLDIE

About The Author

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson was born in 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family; Brookside; and Cracker and in films such as Raining Stones; Mike Bassett, England Manager and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool with his wife, Rita.

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