About the Authors

Ricky Tomlinson is one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers. Famous as sofa slob Jim Royle of The Royle Family, he also scored as the crackpot football manager Mike Bassett. He was voted Best Comedy Actor for his performances as Jim Royle, and his autobiography, Ricky, and Football My Arse! were both bestselling books. Ricky was born and brought up in Liverpool, where he still lives with his wife Rita.