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Tough-guy actor Samuel L. Jackson is making a surprise cameo appearance on cult British TV show The Royle Family. Jackson was introduced to the slow-burning comedy drama by his 51st State co-star Ricky Tomlinson - who stars as profane dad Jim Royle in the hit series - and was so impressed he asked creator and star Caroline Ahern if he could feature in an episode. He says, "Ricky lent me the videos and I was hooked. I had no problem with the British swearwords- in fact it's the dog's b******s!" »


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