Ricky Tomlinson 'didn't have a clue' as he uncovers family's hidden past
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRicky Tomlinson admitted he "didn't have a clue" as his family's hidden past was laid bare. The Royle Family star was stunned to learn where his relatives had their roots - before being thrilled about one ancestor in particular.
The actor was teamed with former Brookside co-star and friend of 40 years Sue Johnston for DNA Journey with Ancestry. The ITV series sees six new celebrity pairings setting off in pursuit of where they came from - meeting newly found relatives and unearthing secrets from their past along the way.
Viewers will see the famous Liverpudlian's own emotional voyage of discovery beginning with a surprise. Researchers found his ancestor worked as a tailor in Ambleside in the Lake District, crossing paths with literary great and good such as Dickens and Wordsworth as they spent seasons in the town to gather inspiration.
And his relative was instrumental in speaking out for change for those living in poverty. READ MORE: Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones deliver huge Christmas special clue after cliffhanger Ricky said: “I didn’t have a clue.
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