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From Rags to Ricky
- Narrated by: Sid Owen
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
Read by the author, Sid Owen.
From star of Channel 4's Banged Up, Sid Owen, From Rags to Ricky is the story of a troubled kid heading towards a life of crime – saved by acting, and the role of a lifetime on EastEnders.
Sid Owen is best known for playing the hapless but loveable EastEnders character Ricky Butcher, one of Britain’s most enduring soap icons. But Sid’s early life saw more drama than anything his character endured.
His father was an armed robber who was sent to prison when Sid was very young, and Sid went out 'on the rob' from an early age – breaking into shops and seeing it as a big adventure, living happily with his mum and siblings on a sprawling north London council estate. Then, when he was seven, his mum died. The brothers were split up.
Feeling confused, unloved and unhappy, crime seemed like the easy choice. Until he found acting. At thirteen he was working with Al Pacino and Donald Sutherland on the movie Revolution. At sixteen he was living in an Islington squat with his brothers. Then came EastEnders.
With his natural storytelling skills and authentic voice, this is the story of one man who struggled against the hand fate dealt him – and came out winning.
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- Tina
- 16-01-22
absolutely beautiful makes you want to cry and smi
when he said u can find love anywhere love it
such a inspiration xx
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- Linda T
- 05-09-21
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Rags to Ricky right enough. Wonderful book. Didn’t realize he’d done so much more than eastenders.
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- Susan READ
- 09-09-21
Great listen
Loved listening to Sids story of growing up and getting famous
He spoke Frank about his childhood and family dynamics
Well done 'Ricky'
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- lolalu72
- 13-10-21
I will miss Sids voice now I’ve finished this book …:)
Sids delivery of this book is fantastic. It is exactly this - Sid’s journey from rags to Ricky; I thoroughly enjoyed it. It also brought back memories of the 80s when I was the same age wearing my Grolsch bottle tops on my DMs , which seems like a simpler time now!! Thanks Sid for telling this story, I look forward to more from you in the future about how life has treated you xx
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- Tracy S.
- 03-02-24
Rags to Ricky
Fantastic loved it. Great listen. Gripped. Didn’t realise what a life had. Felt humble. Cinderella
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- Lisa K
- 28-08-21
A great listen, would 100% recommend!
Couldn’t put it down! Whether you are a big Eastenders fan or not (I am), this is a great listen and surprisingly interesting.
Those growing up on council estates back in the day will relate and the chapter on Revolution and Al Pacino is just amazing.
Highly recommend.
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- Jan
- 13-03-22
Gripping life story
Loved how factual Sid was in writing this book. He brought the book alive. A great listen thanks Sid x
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- LaurenceCousin
- 25-08-21
Sid’s smashing story 5 star
This is the first time I have ever done a review. Sid hooked me in within the first few lines he then goes on to tell a humorous heartwarming and hard story - I totally love Sid”d individual way of talking ( real and true ) so many laugh out loud moments as I was listening to Sid talk. A well balanced listen that will lift your spirit and I am sure will be one you will want to share with your friends. - thank you Sid I pre-ordered this title and I am so glad I did
I shall be listening to it all over again as I just have to share this audio book wiv the wife 5 star audio from a top bloke
25/08/21
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- Tania House
- 13-08-21
A must read.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Sid narrating the story of his chaotic childhood and upbringing. A lot of sadness for one person's lifetime.
Well read by Sid himself and wish him luck for his next adventure.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-21
Brilliant
Brilliant story genuinely told like you have never heard a story told before Sid Owen tells it all
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