![]() ![]() There's loads of wonderful places for people to go to. They know people are going to meet and greet. He added: "I am thrilled that they have chosen to come here and I know they're going to get a warm reception. Speaking about Eurovision coming to Liverpool, Ricky said he was going to "take the atmosphere in" and was ecstatic when it was announced it would be hosted in the city. "She used to have a go with me, but she knew it was all in good sport. I used to say 'you're only coming in for a free dinner'. "Liz Smith who played Nana used to come in on her days off and I used to take the mickey out of her. Some of the stories that went on with Caroline Aherne, Twiggy and Nana and stuff it was wonderful. "It was like going back to when we were in work. Ricky said: "I had a meeting the other day with Sue Johnston, Ralph Little and Craig Cash and we just sat for an hour in the theatre, in an empty theatre, talking about The Royle Family and telling stories and anecdotes and it was wonderful. READ MORE: Live updates from the Eurovision 2023 Turquoise Carpet and National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome Concert Today, Ricky shared some very special memories of his former The Royle Family cast members, including Caroline Aherne and Geoffrey Hughes who have sadly since died. He joined a host of famous faces in helping with "some very special BBC filming to demonstrate how this year's contest is 'United by Music'," the broadcaster said. The 83-year-old recently returned to Brookside as Bobby Grant ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The actor spoke to the ECHO at The National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome party in Liverpool on Sunday. Ricky Tomlinson opened up about memories he has shared with The Royle Family castmates. ![]()
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