Ricky Tomlinson

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​ Eric Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939), known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in The Royle Family.

Most Popular Ricky Tomlinson Trailers

Total trailers found: 55

Gloves Off Trailer (2017)

08 October 2017

A talented fighter must save his beloved gym by training a gentle giant for a bare-knuckle fight.

Grimsby Trailer (2016)

24 February 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 plot.

Mojo Trailer (1997)

02 September 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 to murder.

Northern Soul Trailer (2014)

17 October 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.

Dear Sarah Trailer (1990)

07 February 1990

Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 1976.

The Last Dragonslayer Trailer (2016)

25 December 2016

In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.

United Kingdom Trailer (1981)

08 December 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 who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises.

Butterfly Kiss Trailer (1995)

06 July 1995

Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly searching for an unknown woman named Judith.

The Golden Egg Cup Trailer (2009)

25 December 2009

On Jim and Barbara's wedding anniversary, Jim is frustrated because Barbara wants to celebrate abroad.

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy Trailer (2023)

25 December 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 lifelong friends, including Steve Coogan, John Thomson, Craig Cash and producer Andy Harries.

Dockers Trailer (1999)

10 July 1999

Jimmy McGovern's depiction of the mid 90s Liverpool dockers strike. Featuring script contributions fs

Cracker: White Ghost Trailer (1996)

28 October 1996

A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he faces bankruptcy.

Kenny Trailer (2017)

20 November 2017

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

Mike Bassett: England Manager Trailer (2001)

28 September 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 World Cup.

The Virgin of Liverpool Trailer (2003)

15 March 2003

In Liverpool, Joanne Conlon rescues a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary from her local church's replacement plans.

The Royle Family: The New Sofa Trailer (2008)

25 December 2008

Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family.

Life Is All You Get Trailer (1997)

20 March 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 bittersweet romance unfolds.

The 51st State Trailer (2001)

07 December 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 deceit.

Hillsborough Trailer (1996)

11 September 1996

Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.

Tales of the Creeping Death Trailer (2021)

30 July 2021

Five tales full of horror, comedy and most importantly, Creeping Death. You better pray for your soul.

The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers Trailer (2010)

25 December 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 precinct while Dave and Denise are feeling the effects of the recession the most, and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet.

Nativity! Trailer (2009)

27 November 2009

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

Tellin' Dad Trailer (2017)

26 June 2017

Dan comes out to his family, but leaves telling his dad until last. How will he react?

Lounge Act Trailer (2000)

01 January 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 fish with strong religious beliefs, show us what really happens, since they share an uncertain future with the old age of its owner.

The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved Trailer (2024)

09 June 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, exploring the many secrets of his comic talent, revealing never-before-seen home-videos, stage performances and extracts from some of the thousands of Ken’s diary notebooks which he’d asked his wife to burn after his death.

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Trailer (2002)

06 September 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 daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since.

Ragged Trailer (2013)

06 June 2013

In 1973 Ricky Tomilinson was imprisoned for unlawful assembly and conspiracy when picketing for support in Britain’s first National Building Strike a year earlier.

Overtime Trailer (2011)

01 January 2011

Istanbul, today. The city has become one big machine that pulls people apart. Through the streets of the city echo the voices of young male and female workers.

Nasty Neighbours Trailer (2000)

20 October 2000

Mr. and Mrs. Peach's favourite neighbours emigrate to Australia, leaving the grieving couple anxiously twitching the net curtains of their suburban cul-de-sac home waiting to see who will be moving in next door.

The More You Ignore Me Trailer (2018)

13 April 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 unconventional family in 1980s rural England.

Raining Stones Trailer (1993)

09 September 1993

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

The Greatest Store in the World Trailer (1999)

24 December 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 alternative place to stay.

Preaching to the Perverted Trailer (1997)

04 July 1997

A computer wizard infiltrates a London sex club to get evidence for a shutdown, but falls for the proprietress.

Al's Lads Trailer (2002)

29 June 2002

Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al Capone gang.

The Fix Trailer (1997)

04 January 1997

The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British professional footballers were jailed and banned from football for life for conspiring to fix the results of matches.

Riff-Raff Trailer (1991)

21 June 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 under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with their "signing on" for unemployment benefits.

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire Trailer (1999)

25 December 1999

Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's Christmas sleigh team.

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

25 December 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 head of the family Jim Royle and his experiences working with the show’s co-creator Caroline Aherne, who, as well as writing the show with co-star Craig Cash, also played Jim’s daughter Denise.

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa Trailer (2010)

10 November 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 with the cast.

Testosterone: Volume Three Trailer (2019)

11 June 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 a resurfaced love at a circuit party, an awkward first gay experience, a father and son’s tumultuous relationship, and the effects jealousy has on a relationship.

Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug Trailer (2017)

15 December 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.

Strange Relations Trailer (2001)

07 November 2001

A NYC psychiatrist is diagnosed with leukaemia - and when he finds out he was adopted, he travels to England in search of his birth mother and some answers.

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach Trailer (2016)

30 June 2016

A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel Blake.

Bob's Weekend Trailer (1996)

20 August 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 magical events conspire to turn a journey of despair into a voyage of discovery.

Creatures of the Night Trailer (2025)

13 June 2025

A wandering drifter stumbles upon a mysterious castle deep in the barren countryside. But what begins as simple curiosity soon turns into a nightmare as he is thrust into a world of werewolves, zombies, and other bloodthirsty monsters.

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were Trailer (2018)

26 December 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 business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment.

Carry On Ken Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

A documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over the years.

Our Kid Trailer (2023)

29 October 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 who's her biggest hero.

Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die Trailer (2002)

01 June 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.

Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness Trailer (2025)

23 March 2025

A star-studded documentary revealing the private man behind one of Britain’s greatest comic geniuses, using home movies and extracts from notebooks that he wanted to be burnt after his death.

Christmas with the Loose Women Trailer (2011)

28 November 2011

Christmas is all about bringing friends together so the Loose Ladies have invited Brian Connolly, Ricky Tomlinson and Rosemary Shrager to indulge in lots of hot gossip, saucy banter, raucous laughter and a variety of silly party games that'll get our girls in various positions they previously thought were unimaginable.

The Royle Family - Christmas with the Royle Family Trailer (1999)

25 December 1999

Denise's water breaks, and the television doesn't, but miraculously Jim still walks upstairs.

Another Audience With Ken Dodd Trailer (2002)

09 February 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 of his enduring talent.

The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring Trailer (2012)

25 December 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 sofa whilst looking for the ring and has kept quiet about his hundred pounds winnings.

The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa Trailer (2023)

17 September 2023

A refreshed version of the 2010 documentary, this 2023 programme features new interviews from celebrity fans to link in with the 25th anniversary of the sitcom.