Jack Duckworth and Me: My Life on the Street and Other Adventures - Bill Tarmey - Google Books

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Actor Bill Tarmey first appeared as Jack Duckworth in Coronation Streetin November 1979, when his formidable on-screen wife Vera dragged him to Brian and Gail Tilsley's wedding, only to have him sneak off for a pint at the first opportunity. After playing…