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
Streaming rank this week: 164
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The New Sofa
Further details
The last time Jim, Barbara, Denise and Dave were seen, viewers were moved to tears as they witnessed the moving and compassionate passing of Nana. Jim and Barbara still bait one another in their cosy (but over-decorated) room; Denise and Dave still aspire to better things as they prepare for Christmas morning; and Twiggy barges in on Christmas Eve with his unique take on life. Only poor, down-trodden Antony is missing who, viewers are told, is babysitting for Denise and Dave at his own home this year. As Denise remarks: "Well, it's not a day for kids, is it - Christmas?"
Notes
A Jellylegs Production in association with Granada.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th December 2008
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ricky Tomlinson | Jim Royle |
| Sue Johnston | Barbara Royle |
| Caroline Aherne | Denise Royle / Best |
| Craig Cash | Dave Best |
| Geoffrey Hughes | Twiggy (Friend Of The Family) |
| Helen Fraser | Jocelyn |
| Tom Courtenay | David (Senior) |
| Caroline Aherne | Writer |
| Craig Cash | Writer |
| Phil Mealey | Writer |
| Caroline Aherne | Director |
| John Rushton | Producer |
| Caroline Aherne | Executive Producer |
| Craig Cash | Executive Producer |
| Phil Mealey | Executive Producer |
| Cheryl Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Rebecca Papworth | Executive Producer |
| Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
| Ian Wilson | Editor |
| Margaret Coombes | Production Designer |
Video
2008 Christmas Special
A clip from the 2008 Christmas special.
Featuring: Ricky Tomlinson (Jim Royle), Sue Johnston (Barbara Royle), Caroline Aherne (Denise Royle / Best) & Craig Cash (Dave Best).