Join the foolish farmboy Jack on his adventures up the magic beanstalk & beyond the clouds.
But watch out for the greedy
...For a quirky twist on a classic fairy tale, you will need one puzzled boy, one lonely giant, some parachutes made from pants,
... Indeed, Jack Charlton is The Boss
- a man whose strength of character has driven him to achievements beyond the scope of his
For 31 years, Bill Tarmey has played loveable rogue Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street, & on the 50th anniversary of the show he retired with a story to tell. Bill reveals the hilarious japes behind the scenes with the likes of Alec Gilroy, Bet Lynch, Stan Ogden & many more of the shows stars. But there's also the fascinating story of his early years growing up in post-war Manchester turning away from the life of an asphalter, his love of singing in the working men's club circuit lead him to be quickly cast in the role of Jack.