that the late journalist, broadcaster and game show host Richard Whiteley had been an undercover agent for the British security services and had assisted them in securing his 1973 imprisonment by co-presenting a television documentary called Red Under the Bed, which was critical of his political and trade union activities and had swayed the jury. The CCRC cited the documentary and its possible influence on the jury when announcing its decision to refer the cases of Tomlinson and others to the Court of Appeal. Charity work In 2008, Tomlinson donated £200,000 as patron of the Human Milk Bank of Cheshire and North Wales. The charity provides babies on Special Care Baby Units with milk from donor mothers, significantly improving their chances of survival and long-term development. He said: "Due to my own recent experiences with my health, I know how much hospitals and appeals appreciate help and assistance. This is such an important service which can help so many families and I'm very honoured to be the patron." In November 2010, it was reported that Tomlinson had donated £1 million to the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool two years previously. Honours In October 2014, Tomlinson was awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. Filmography Boys from the Blackstuff (1981) Brookside (TV series) (1982–1988) Riff-Raff (1991) Raining Stones (1993) Roughnecks (TV series) (1994–1995) Cracker (TV series) (1994–1996) Butterfly Kiss (1995) Bob's Weekend (1996) Hillsborough (1996) Das Leben ist eine Baustelle (1997) The Fix (1997) Preaching to the Perverted (1997) Mojo (1997) Playing the Field (TV series) (1998–2002) The Royle Family (TV series) (1998–2012) Dockers (TV drama) (1999) The Greatest Store in the World (1999) Hooves of Fire - Santa Claus (1999) Nasty Neighbours (2000) Down to Earth (2000) Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) The 51st State (2001) Derek (feature film) (2001) Nice Guy Eddie (2001–2002) Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) Al's Lads (2002) The Virgin of Liverpool (2003) Dalziel and Pascoe episode: "The Price of Fame" (2004) as Rowan Priestley Mike Bassett: Manager (TV series) (2005) Stepdad (2007) Football My Arse (DVD 2007) Laughter Show - Live (DVD 2008) Nativity! (2009) Flutter (2010) Great Night Out (2013) as Warren In the Flesh (2013–2014) Northern Soul (2014) Grimsby (2016) Tellin' Dad (2017) Gloves Off The More You Ignore Me (2018) Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip (2020) The Witchfinder (2022) References External links BBC profile, retrieved 14 December 2007