The Royle Family Christmas Special 2010 Page 4

I agree that the first two series will never be replaced by anything they try to re-create. Series 3 in my opinion, appeared to be the creation of a masterpiece, finishing off by "clearing up the pieces" so to speak.

I never warmed to Queen of Sheba and couldn't fully get into the atmosphere with following specials. Don't get me wrong, New Sofa & Egg Cup did have great moments, but it really felt like trying to keep a bubble from busting, from start to end.

The main issue I've had over the last 2 specials, is the "camp" acting, especially by Dave. All they have done, is replaced a "dozy dave" with a less confincing camp show host ... in my opinion.

Anyway, we can't bring back the past, so let's see how they approach this season's special? (so long as Jim never changes, I have no big issue)

Bring on a Royle Treat!!

All the best,
Cal

I took photographs for this year's Christmas special and they've just updated the DVD artwork, you can take a gander here:

Was having a nosey at some of the comments, I think this year's special will be something special. :-)

.. I hope Anthony's GF doesn't think she is on the same level as all the other characters. They have earned their stripes and can talk complete drivel for hours and hours and hours!!!

Computers in a Bag, Golden Egg Cups, Carrot Crush, Uni-Ball, Parallel Parking the Muuun Day'o, Bar-Ber-Ah ... bring it on!! lololol

All the best,
Cal

Oh God! I've seen the trailer and now I'm afraid, very afraid.

I can't see this being much cop unfortunately. As stated, Dave and Denise are just simple nowadays, as opposed to being work-shy. I actually enjoyed The New Sofa but really didn't think much of last year's effort, especially the scenes where Dave is accused of flirting with the Sat-Nav. Far too unbelievable to be funny. Infact, I think the only time I laughed was at the skidmark in Jim's pants. Says a lot.

I nearly didn't watch this after last year's debacle. Very glad I gave it a go. Lots of laughs, much less out-of-character stuff and a very enjoyable hour all round. Well done to the makers!

Probably the worst (or, depending how you look at it, the least good) Royle episode of all time.

There were some funny lines and some funny moments but, overall, it seemed a very lazy effort that relied heavily upon the low-grade toilet/anatomical/body-functional humour so beloved of scum audiences in scum venues (their own homes in the case of TV broadcasts) all over Britain. Many of the funny lines were set up quite painfully by unnatural dialogue designed entirely to set up the jokes with no regard for character or anything else.

All in all it was like a pile of poo with a few £1 coins pressed into it. Do you ignore it completely or do you lower yourself to picking the coins out with one hand while holding your nose with the other?

Quit now, Caroline.

You know it makes sense.

Yes it left me a bit empty, but at least they stayed in the house this time so it felt more like a classic Royle Family episode. Although I don't think it was enough to save it.

Very enjoyable.

I only saw the last ten minutes and it seemed a lot better than the previous two specials.

I've only been watching Series 1 - 3 of The Royle Family in the past month or so, and I have to say, you special-haters have made a couple of valid points over the past 3 years, but are largely wearing the largest f**king rose-tinted spectacles I've ever come across. There's little discernable difference at all - Veronica complaining about tonight's relying on bodily functions and toilet humour too much? What?

I started to read what Veronica said but when she started going on about scum audiences I didnt bother reading on.

Very funny. I hope they carry on for a few more specials at least.

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Don't worry Dennis. She wouldn't have said it if I hadn't liked the show. Either that or she watched last year's tonight by mistake.

Quote: Veronica Vestibule @ December 25 2010, 10:22 PM GMT

low-grade toilet/anatomical/body-functional humour so beloved of scum audiences in scum venues ....

All in all it was like a pile of poo with a few £1 coins pressed into it. Do you ignore it completely or do you lower yourself to picking the coins out with one hand while holding your nose with the other?

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QED?

Merry Christmas!

I only caught the last twenty minutes but seemed like the same old same old. Not terrible by any means, but nothing we haven't seen a dozen times before.

Isn't that the art of good comedy; you just know what's coming next but it still makes you chuckle?