Ricky Tomlinson
- Author
- BBC Radio 4
- Published
- Sat 27 Sep 2014
- Episode Link
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jhfqf
Ricky Tomlinson is a top TV actor with starring roles including Brookside and The Royle Family. But he has a controversial trade union past, and was once imprisoned for picketing during a strike. A new play about him has just opened. Mary Ann Sieghart discovers a powerful mix of politics and personal drama in his life and career.
Producer: Ben Crighton.
