{"id":5105,"date":"2022-08-05T23:25:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T22:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/?page_id=5105"},"modified":"2023-02-04T19:07:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T19:07:24","slug":"rock-on-tommy-the-bobby-ball-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/index.php\/rock-on-tommy-the-bobby-ball-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv2.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story TV title\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Special programme about the life of Bobby Ball, shown shortly after his death in late 2020.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Two versions were produced: a 30 minute version (first shown Sunday 15th November, 5:30pm on ITV) and an extended hour-long version (first shown on Wednesday 30th December, 10:15pm on ITV)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv3.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Tommy Cannon\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv3.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv3-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Narrated by Tommy Cannon, the show featured memories from Bobby&#8217;s family and friends, alongside clips from TV shows over the years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv4.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv4.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv4-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5113 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv5.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv5.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv5-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5114 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv6.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv6.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv6-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5115 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv7.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv7.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv7-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The show featured Bobby&#8217;s wife Yvonne, and his children Darren, Robert and Joanne.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv10.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv10.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv10-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5119 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv11.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv11.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv11-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5126 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv14.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv14.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv14-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv12.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv12.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv12-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Guests sharing their memories of Bobby included Lee Mack, Sally Lindsay, Timothy Spall, Sherrie Hewson,\u00a0Mick Miller, Lisa Riley, Hugh Dennis, Daniel Ryan, Jeff Pope, Joe Wilkinson, Derren Litten, Chris Moyles, Shane Richie, Phil Dale, Bernie Clifton, Antony Costa and Anita Harris<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv8.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv8.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv8-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv13.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv13.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv13-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv9.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Screenshot\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv9.jpg 588w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rockontommytv9-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>TV Magazine write-ups<\/h2>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5671 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes1.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball story - Radio Times write-up\" width=\"378\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes1.jpg 378w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes1-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>Radio Times<\/h3>\n<p>Rock on, Tommy: the Bobby Ball Story 5.30pm ITV<\/p>\n<p>A look back at the career of the man whose 1980s Saturday-night comedy show with Tommy Cannon drew audiences of 20 million.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5672 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes2.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball story - Radio Times write-up\" width=\"525\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes2.jpg 525w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-radiotimes2-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story 5.30pm<\/p>\n<p>The comedy duo who were always\u00a0braced for action<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5673 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-totaltvguide.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball story - Total TV guide write-up\" width=\"276\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-totaltvguide.jpg 276w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-totaltvguide-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/>Total TV Guide<\/h3>\n<p>Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story ITV Sunday<\/p>\n<p>That catchphrase, those braces&#8230; This tribute to the comedy legend, who died last month, is narrated by his stage partner Tommy Cannon. With contributions from friends, family and co-stars, it tells how a factory welder from Oldham became one of the most loved stars on the box, including more recent appearances on Benidorm, I\u2019m A Celebrity&#8230; and Not Going Out.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5674 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes1.jpg\" alt=\"Rock on Tommy: The Bobby Ball story - TV Times write-up\" width=\"341\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes1.jpg 341w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes1-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>TV Times<\/h3>\n<p>Rock On, Tommy.\u00a0Factual \/ 5:30pm \/ ITV<\/p>\n<p>A tribute to the much-loved comic Bobby Ball who died last month aged 76. Those who knew him share their stories.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5675 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes2.jpg\" alt=\"TV times - Bobby Ball obituary\" width=\"609\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes2.jpg 609w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-tvtimes2-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bobby Ball 28 January 1944 &#8211; 28 October 2020<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Ball, who shot to fame as one half of double act Cannon and Ball, died on 28 October, aged 76, after testing positive for COVID-19. Together with his comedy partner Tommy Cannon, Bobby regularly featured on our covers during their heyday in the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>Born Robert Harper in Oldham on 28 January1944, Bobby worked in a welding factory, where he met Tommy Derbyshire. The pair teamed up, renamed themselves Cannon and Ball, and played pubs and clubs before appearing on Opportunity Knocks in 1968 and Granada TV\u2019s The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club in 1974. In 1979, ITV gave the duo their own series, The Cannon and Ball Show, which was a huge success. After the show ended in 1988, the pair continued to perform together.<\/p>\n<p>Bobby also had a successful solo acting career, most recently in Not Going Out as Lee Mack\u2019s ne\u2019er-do-well dad Frank. After experiencing breathing problems last month, Bobby was admitted to hospital in Blackpool, where he died. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Yvonne, and his children.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Rock on, my good friend, I can\u2019t believe this, I\u2019m devastated,\u2019 said Tommy of hearing of Bobby\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5676 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-whatsontv.jpg\" alt=\"Whats On TV - Bobby Ball Obituary\" width=\"229\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-whatsontv.jpg 229w, https:\/\/comedykings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rockontommy-whatsontv-137x300.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s On TV<\/h3>\n<p>Farewell&#8230; Bobby Ball 1944 &#8211; 2020<\/p>\n<p>Best known for&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Bobby shot to fame as one half of legendary comedy double act Cannon and Ball, alongside his long-time friend Tommy Cannon. The Cannon and\u00a0 Ball Show was watched by millions during the 1980s and spawned Bobby\u2019s famous catchphrase, \u2018Rock on, Tommy!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>He appeared in a host of sitcoms, including Not Going Out, Mount Pleasant and Last of the Summer Wine. He also took part in I\u2019m a Celebrity&#8230; Get Me out of Here! in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>Family life&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Bobby died on 28 October at the age of 76 after testing positive for COVID-19. 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