Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

  • TV comedy
  • Gold
  • 2020
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Travel series in which Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little travel around the north of England in a camper van. Also features Sally Lindsay.

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Key details

Genre
Comedy
Broadcast
2020
Channel
Gold
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little and Sally Lindsay
Director
Chris Amess
Producers
John Quinn and Iain Coyle
Company

The Royle Family's dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a heart-warming and hilarious staycation, travelling the length and breadth of northern England, in a quest to unlock each of its region's own unique secrets.

Famed Scouser Ricky's just turned 80, while Bury-bred young 'Lurkio' Ralf is approaching 40, as they hit the road for six weeks in their very own home-from-home - a sturdy campervan. They're visiting a wide range of locations in city, town and country - some that hold a special place in their hearts and others which are new to them.

From the banks of the urban Mersey to the beauty of the Lakes, from the steel works of Sheffield to the chocolate makers of York, and on to curry houses, football clubs, steam trains - and the Angel of the North, it's a fascinating route rich in natural beauty, culture, cuisine, sport - and, of course, humour...

They meet some old friends from the world of showbiz - and make new ones at every port of call - as they explore what makes the people in this part of Britain so special. They also reflect on how life has changed them as individuals - and the North itself - over the 20-odd years since they first met.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Ricky And Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Production
Location
Camera set-up
Single camera
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 11th May 2020 at 8pm on Gold
Most recent repeats
  • Friday 29th March 2024 at 12:40am on Gold - Episode 6
  • Sunday 24th March 2024 at 2:05am on Gold - Episode 6
  • Saturday 23rd March 2024 at 11:05pm on Gold - Episode 6

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