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Ralf Little is on the ball as he takes a deep dive into his family history

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Published date24 June 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Featuring in genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? may be his chance to shake off his sitcom alter ego as he digs into the roots of his real-life family tree

It's a journey that takes him to the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland to find out more about his grandfather Arthur's experiences during the Second World War.

Ralf's Arthur

Ralf is also keen to investigate a family rumour that he is linked to a Welsh international footballer, and is thrilled when it's confirmed to be true. There's another happy discovery when the actor returns to his native Manchester to learn about the key role his four-times greatgrandfather played in the city's industrial development.

grandad Bailey

Ralf has always managed to fit in playing semiprofessional football between his acting commitments and modestly admits to being "y'know, a decent player".

But now the star has discovered where his silky skills came from - his great-grandad, who played for Wales as centre forward more than 100 years ago.

Albert Lockley also played for Chirk FC in North Wales, scoring in the final when they won the 1894 Welsh Cup. After discovering he is descended from a football hero the, 42-year-old says: "This is a big cup final. This has absolutely made my day.

"I'm genuinely delighted to read about my great-grandad winning this cup and scoring."

He finds out about Albert as he researches his mum's side of the family tree.

Ralf, who has played for Edgware Town and Maidstone United, as well as in charity matches such as the Game 4 Grenfell, says: "I've always been a decent player but I never quite knew where it has come from."

Things take a surprising turn for Ralf when he learns that Albert quit football with...

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