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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Joe's Crackers
Further details
It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct. Dave and Denise are obviously feeling the coalition the most and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet.
Joe reminisces about a tipsy evening of naked wrestling in front of the fire with Bobby Carter while Cheryl recounts her romantic encounter in the local supermarket car park.
Notes
A Jellylegs Production in association with ITV Studios.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 25th December 2010
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
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 |
| Peter Martin | Joe Carroll (Cheryl's Dad) |
| Joanne Frogatt (as Joanne Froggatt) | Saskia |
| 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 |
| Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
| Kristian Smith | Executive Producer |
| Lucy Ansbro | Executive Producer |
| Ian Wilson | Editor |
| Margaret Coombes | Production Designer |
Video
Joe's Crackers - Trailer
It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
Featuring: Ricky Tomlinson (Jim Royle), Sue Johnston (Barbara Royle), Caroline Aherne (Denise Royle / Best), Ralf Little (Antony Royle) & Craig Cash (Dave Best).