A right Royle occasion awaits people in Airdrie when beloved actor Ricky Tomlinson comes to town this summer.
The 85-year-old film and TV star is being brought to Airdrie Working Men’s Club on July 18 by local radio presenter Ross Owen.
And tickets for An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson are on sale now.
The event will be hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Asa Murphy and feature Ricky “in conversation about his life and career”.
Ross , who presents hit radio programme The Ross Owen Show and has welcomed a whole host of famous faces to Airdrie, told Lanarkshire Live: “Ricky is an actor, and former plasterer, best known for his television roles as Bobby Grant in soap Brookside , DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and Jim Royle In The Royle Family .
“He also played the title character in mockumentary Mike Bassett: England Manager , starred in the BBC series Nice Guy Eddie and Clocking Off and performed in the films Nativity with Martin Freeman and 51st State with Samuel L Jackson.
“The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Asa Murphy.
“As well as an interviewer and presenter, Asa is an established singer and entertainer.
“At home with either his swing style big band show or his energetic rock ‘n’ roll performances, Asa has performed all over the world, including theatre shows in Rome and America.
“In his home town of Liverpool, Asa has sold out the Empire Theatre and Philharmonic Hall many times over as well as the world famous Ronnie Scott’s London.”
Ross added: “We can’t wait to welcome Ricky and Asa to Airdrie.
“It’s sure to be a night full of great stories and laughs about Ricky’s career and fascinating life, as well as live music.
“People will also have the chance to meet Ricky after the show.”
The show will run from 7.30pm until late and tickets, priced £25, are available directly from Airdrie Working Men’s Club or online.
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