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This day in Greater Manchester History 8th February Ralf Little

Updated: Mar 4, 2023

It is the 8th of February and it’s Ralf Little’s birthday. Ralf Little is an English actor, writer, and narrator best known for his roles in popular television series such as The Royle Family. He was born in Bury and attended Bolton School. In 1998, he left the University of Manchester medical school to concentrate on his acting career. His big break came with the role of Antony Royle in the BBC sitcom The Royle Family. He’s appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps," "Mount Pleasant," and "Death in Paradise." In addition to acting, Little has also been a narrator, having narrated the Channel 5 documentary series Our Yorkshire Farm and voiced Captain Skip in The Unbeatables. Little is also a former semi-professional footballer and a keen supporter of Manchester United. In 2001 he played a young George Harrison in the play Presence about the Beatle's Hamburg days. Happy birthday Ralf.










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