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The Royle Family
The Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for BBC Two (series 1) and BBC One (series 2 and 3). It centres on the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, the Royles, comprising lazy patriarch Jim, his hard-working wife Barbara, their entitled daughter Denise, their put-upon son Antony, and Denise's lad fiancé–later husband–David.
- Created by:
- Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
- Cast:
- Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One, BBC Two
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 3
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0Baby
2000-10-16 · 30mBaby David finally arrives at the Royle's House, dressed from head to toe in the 'latest Gear', that is obviously Manchester slang for complete tack, but it seems that Denise is taking a back seat and letting Dave do all the work, will it continue?
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.0Babysitting
2000-10-23 · 30mThe Royles decide that it's time for a pint, but who will be left babysitting?
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.0Decorating
2000-10-30 · 30mTwiggy and Jim are redecorating the dining room for the Christening, but because Jim is so tight they don't have a steamer. The pair, and later Dave, use kitchen utensils to remove the wallpaper, whilst Dancing to Mambo No. 5! They don't get very far ...
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.0Funeral
2000-11-06 · 30mNana's dear old neighbour Elsie dies, and today is the funeral. It's full of the usual admiration of her house, and Nana has also been taking stuff from Elsie's since she has passed on, so Jim gets one back for her! Nana is also hinting that she wants to move in: "I would never ever think of asking you to let me stay here, but well that back bedroom is free now!"
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0London
2000-11-13 · 30mAntony declares that he and Darren, the managers of their band 'Exit', are going to London to find a record deal, of course they get the usual barrage of insults from Jim and Dave, and Nana makes a small contribution to the fund!
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.0Christening
2000-11-27 · 30mThe day of the christening is finally here, but the decorating is still not finished in the background. Everyone is there for a buffet, including Twiggy's 'bird'.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.0The Royle Family at Christmas
2000-12-25 · 30mBaby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles sit down as they did last Christmas. This time they are joined by Darren and Emma, including her parents. Emma's father, Roger can't seem to stop boasting which annoys Jim. When they leave, an unhappy and mad Jim gets the best present of them all.
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Ricky Tomlinson
Jim Royle
Sue Johnston
Barbara Royle
Caroline Aherne
Denise Royle
Craig Cash
Dave Best
Ralf Little
Antony Royle
