Ricky Tomlinson In Conversation With Asa Murphy

Eric ‘Ricky’ Tomlinson is a much-loved English actor and comedian (and former plasterer), best known for his iconic television roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside (1982–1988), DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker (1993–2006) and the unforgettable Jim Royle in The Royle Family (1998–2012). He also starred as the title character in the hit mockumentary Mike Bassett: England Manager and has appeared in a wide r