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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)
The Royle Family

The Royle Family

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1998 - 2012
  • 25 episodes (3 series)

The Royles are a family of couch potatoes who watch television in their dirty living room whilst chatting, arguing, and drinking copious amounts of tea and alcohol. Stars Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne, Ralf Little, Craig Cash and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Caroline Aherne Denise Royle / Best
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Craig Cash Dave Best
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Jessica Hynes (as Jessica Stevenson) Cheryl Carroll
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  6. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  8. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  9. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  10. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  11. The Queen Of Sheba
  12. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  13. Joe's Crackers
 13
Sue Johnston Barbara Royle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Ralf Little Antony Royle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  13. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  14. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  15. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  16. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  17. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  18. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  19. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  20. The Queen Of Sheba
  21. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  22. Joe's Crackers
 22
Liz Smith Norma Speakman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  6. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  7. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  8. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  9. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  10. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  11. The Queen Of Sheba
 11
Ricky Tomlinson Jim Royle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Andrew Whyment Darren Sinclair-Jones
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  2. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  5. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Lorraine Bruce Carol
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Harry Cash Little David
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Tom Courtenay David (Senior)
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
 1
John Delaney PJ
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  2. The Queen Of Sheba
 2
Sharon Duce Valerie Kavanagh (Emma's Mum)
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  1. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 1
Helen Fraser Jocelyn
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
 1
Joanne Frogatt (as Joanne Froggatt) Saskia
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  1. Joe's Crackers
 1
Mary Healey Philomena
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
John Henshaw Roger Kavanagh (Emma's Dad)
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  1. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 1
Denice Hope Brenda
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Dave Howarth Slash (Cheryl's Second Boyfriend)
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Geoffrey Hughes Twiggy (Friend Of The Family)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  5. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. The Queen Of Sheba
  8. Special - The New Sofa
 8
Steve Huison Derek (Cheryl's First Boyfriend)
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Doreen Keogh Mary Carroll (Cheryl's Mum)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  8. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  9. The Queen Of Sheba
 9
Menyee Lai Ling Su
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Sally Lindsay Michelle (Twiggy's Girlfriend)
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
 1
Connor Marsh Lewis Royle
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Peter Martin Joe Carroll (Cheryl's Dad)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  6. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  7. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  8. The Queen Of Sheba
  9. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  10. Joe's Crackers
  11. Barbara's Old Ring
 11
Phil Mealey Soloman (Cheryl's Third Boyfriend)
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Marie Mitchell Betty
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Steve Money Petula
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Iris Sharples (as Iris Sharple) Elsie
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Sheridan Smith Emma Kavanagh (Antony's First Girlfriend)
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  2. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  3. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 3
Sheila Vaughan Doreen
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
Jim Whelan Father Kennedy
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Caroline Aherne Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Craig Cash Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
  22. Special - The New Sofa
  23. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  24. Joe's Crackers
  25. Barbara's Old Ring
 25
Carmel Morgan Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Henry Normal Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
 6
Ricky Tomlinson Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
 19
Phil Mealey Writer
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
  2. Special - The New Sofa
  3. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  4. Joe's Crackers
  5. Barbara's Old Ring
 5
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Caroline Aherne Director
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  8. Special - The New Sofa
  9. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  10. Joe's Crackers
  11. Barbara's Old Ring
 11
Steve Bendelack Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Mark Mylod Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. The Queen Of Sheba
 7
Kenton Allen Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  9. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  10. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  11. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  12. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  13. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  14. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 14
Glenn Wilhide Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
 6
Andy Harries Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
  21. The Queen Of Sheba
 21
Lucy Ansbro Producer
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  1. Barbara's Old Ring
 1
John Rushton Producer
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
  2. Special - The New Sofa
  3. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  4. Joe's Crackers
 4
Caroline Aherne Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
  4. Barbara's Old Ring
 4
Lucy Ansbro Executive Producer
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  1. Joe's Crackers
 1
Craig Cash Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
  4. Barbara's Old Ring
 4
Saurabh Kakkar Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
 3
Phil Mealey Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
  4. Barbara's Old Ring
 4
Rebecca Papworth Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
 1
Jon Rolph Executive Producer
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  1. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
 1
Kristian Smith Executive Producer
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  1. Joe's Crackers
  2. Barbara's Old Ring
 2
Cheryl Taylor Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Special - The New Sofa
 1
Tony Cranstoun Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  13. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  20. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 20
Simon Reglar Editor
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1
Ian Wilson Editor
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
  4. Barbara's Old Ring
 4
James Dillon Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  9. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  10. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  11. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  12. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  13. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode 6
  14. Series 3, Special - The Royle Family At Christmas
 14
Chris Wilkinson Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode 1
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode 3
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode 4
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode 6
 6
Margaret Coombes Production Designer
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  1. Special - The New Sofa
  2. Special - The Golden Egg Cup
  3. Joe's Crackers
  4. Barbara's Old Ring
 4
Sally Reynolds Production Designer
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  1. The Queen Of Sheba
 1

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