Who Do You Think You Are?

S13E05 Ricky Tomlinson

In this episode of the celebrity genealogy series, Ricky Tomlinson, famous for portraying the quintessential Scouser, delves into his rich Liverpool heritage. He uncovers a lineage of carters who once transported goods at the bustling docks when Liverpool was at the heart of the British Empire. As Ricky learns about the perilous conditions his ancestors faced, he feels a rising tide of anger and sadness, resonating with his own struggles for workers' rights during the 1970s.