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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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV's Play for Today - 'United Kingdom' by Roland Joffe.

The actor reads more from his autobiography.

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2003.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Oct 2023 02:00
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