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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Series 2, Episode 1
Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Pregnancy.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 23rd September 1999
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 10:00pm on U&Gold
- Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12:30am on U&Gold
- Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 2:25am 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 |
| Jessica Hynes (as Jessica Stevenson) | Cheryl Carroll |
| Doreen Keogh | Mary Carroll (Cheryl's Mum) |
| Peter Martin | Joe Carroll (Cheryl's Dad) |
| Caroline Aherne | Writer |
| Craig Cash | Writer |
| Carmel Morgan | Writer |
| Ricky Tomlinson | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Steve Bendelack | Director |
| Kenton Allen | Producer |
| Andy Harries | Executive Producer |
| Tony Cranstoun | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |