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.
- Christmas Special repeated at 9:40pm on U&Gold
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Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Making Ends Meet.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 21st September 1998
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Tuesday 7th January 2025 at 10:00pm on U&Gold
- Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12:30am on U&Gold
- Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 2:30am on U&Gold
Cast & crew
| Ricky Tomlinson | Jim Royle |
| Sue Johnston | Barbara Royle |
| Caroline Aherne | Denise Royle / Best |
| Ralf Little | Antony Royle |
| Craig Cash | Dave Best |
| Caroline Aherne | Writer |
| Craig Cash | Writer |
| Henry Normal | Writer |
| Ricky Tomlinson | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mark Mylod | Director |
| Glenn Wilhide | Producer |
| Andy Harries | Executive Producer |
| Tony Cranstoun | Editor |
| Chris Wilkinson | Production Designer |