The Royle Family

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Episode 1

★ 8.3

The Queen of Sheba

2006-10-28 · 57m

Whilst times have moved on, not much has changed in the Royle household except for one major thing - finally after years of hints Nana has got her way and has moved in with the Royles. Nana, now bedridden, has Barbara waiting on her hand and foot, and has even come between Jim and his beloved TV, but just how long will her reign as 'The Queen of Sheba' continue ?

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E02

Episode 2

The Queen of Sheba - Cast Interviews

2006-10-28 · 16m

Interviews with the cast of The Royle Family (DVD Feature)

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E03

Episode 3

The Queen of Sheba - Deleted Scenes

2006-10-27 · 13m

Deleted Scenes from The Queen of Sheba (DVD Feature)

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E04

Episode 4

The Queen of Sheba - Outtakes

2006-10-28 · 4m

Outtakes from The Queen of Sheba (DVD Feature)

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Episode 5

We Love The Royle Family

2006-11-01 · 30m

In 2006, the BBC commissioned a talking heads programme, Why we Love the Royle Family, which included celebrity fans such as Noel Gallagher, Paul Heaton and J.K. Rowling.

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Episode 6

Children in Need Sketch

2008-11-14 · 30m

It's Children in Need night and Barbara announces to Denise and Dave that Jim is being generous and giving some of his spare change to Children In Need, but Jim is looking for some in his armchair!

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Episode 7

★ 7.0

The New Sofa

2008-12-25 · 30m

Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the whole family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited to join in with the festivities. What could possibly go wrong ?

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Episode 8

Jim's Balls - Comic Relief Sketch

2009-03-13 · 30m

Jim is 'dying' of flu, and it's Comic Relief Night 2009. Antony comes to the house after raising £4,000 for Comic Relief by skydiving from a plane and everybody complaining about the smell coming from Jim's 'sweaty balls' !

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Episode 9

★ 7.5

The Golden Egg Cup

2009-12-25 · 30m

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household, as it's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. Poor Mary from next door can't be present though as, sadly, she has lost all bladder control and has leaked in a number of shops in the precinct. Jim and Barbara have received a gift of money from their loving children, but what to do with it ? Barbara wants to go abroad for the first time having only been away once on their honeymoon to Ormskirk. Will Jim persuade Barbara that an HD satellite box is a more appropriate way to spend their children's generous gift ? Tension mounts, a family discussion ensues - the question is where will they go ? Down to the television superstore as Jim suggests, or Barbara's dream holiday to the Bermuda triangle ?

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Episode 10

★ 7.0

Joe's Crackers

2010-12-25 · 30m

Barbara is up to her eyes in it on Christmas Day, with Jim incapacitated due to an unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, neighbour Joe is unusually garrulous.

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Episode 11

Royle Family Portraits

2010-10-17 · 30m

Brand spanking new and made by GOLD. Cast, crew and famous fans of The Royle Family revisit the very best bits of the landmark sitcom. Plus the writers' personal top ten moments. After GOLD's sneak behind the Royle's sofa, uncovering unseen material and revelations about how the sitcom and characters were conceived, it's time to hand over to the cast and the legion of celebrity fans to pick the bits they hold with highest esteem. Not only will the cast and celebrity fans - like Catherine Tate, Paul Whitehouse, Jimmy McGovern and John Prescott - pick their favourite Royle moments, but creators, writers and stars of the show Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash will also pick their all time, top ten personal highlights and talk us through what each moment meant to them. And what a canon of work to choose from!

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Episode 12

Behind the Sofa

2010-10-10 · 30m

A definitive look at square-eyed sitcom The Royle Family, featuring hilarious outtakes and exclusive interviews with cast, crew and famous fans

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Episode 13

★ 4.0

Barbara's Old Ring

2012-12-25 · 30m

A new neighbour's cleavage is one of the many topics of conversation as the couch-potato clan gathers for another fun-filled Christmas Day.

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Episode 14

The New Sofa - Outtakes

2008-12-25 · 6m

Outtakes from The New Sofa (DVD Feature)

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Episode 15

The Golden Egg Cup - Deleted Scenes & Outtakes

2009-12-25

Deleted scenes and outtakes from The Golden Egg Cup (DVD Feature)

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Episode 16

Joe's Crackers - Outtakes

2010-12-25

Outtakes from Joe's Crackers (DVD Feature)

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Episode 17

Barbara's Old Ring - Outtakes

2012-12-25

Outtakes from Barbara's Old Ring (DVD Feature)

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Episode 18

Comic Relief Sketch 2013

2013-03-15

The Royles remind viewers of the telephone number needed to call Comic Relief.

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Episode 19

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers The Royle Family

2023-12-25 · 14m

Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle Family, sharing his memories of playing head of the family Jim Royle and his experiences working with the show’s co-creator Caroline Aherne, who, as well as writing the show with co-star Craig Cash, also played Jim’s daughter Denise. Ricky talks about how a chance encounter helped him get the part of Jim, recounts what it was like filming some of the show’s most iconic moments, and tries to get the bottom of the origins of Jim’s famous, below-the-belt catchphrase.

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