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Liverpool, GBR, UNITED KINGDOM · Jul 10, 2026


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Jul 10, 2026

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Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston have emotional reunion on stage in Liverpool · 70 assets in this set

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BGUK_3634938 - Fans were treated to a nostalgic and emotional evening on Friday at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Liverpool as The Royle Family favourites Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston shared the stage once again during Ricky’s Retirement My Arse tour. Interviewed by Asa Murphy, the pair entertained a sell-out audience with hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and memories from their time filming The Royle Family and Brookside, prompting plenty of laughter throughout the night. The evening ended on a heartfelt moment which saw Ricky and Sue singing and dancing along to The Royle Family theme tune. In an emotional moment, Ricky could be seen wiping away a tear bringing a standing ovation from the audience.

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Liverpool, GBR, UNITED KINGDOM

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