BBC One · Ended

The Royle Family

Comedy · 1998 · Rated 7.9/10

Last aired: S3 E?, Barbara's Old Ring · 2012-12-25

On the surface, The Royle Family appeared to be humdrum and low on incident - but such ordinary appearances belie the fact that it was a groundbreaking work of exceptional comedy invention.

Cast

Caroline Aherne Denise Best

Craig Cash Dave Best

Ricky Tomlinson Jim Royle

Sue Johnston Barbara Royle

Ralf Little Antony Royle

Jessica Hynes Cheryl Carroll

Peter Martin Joe Carroll

Geoffrey Hughes Twiggy

Helen Fraser Jocelyn

Tom Courtenay David (Senior)

Season 3

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3

E1 Baby 2000-10-16 · 30 min Denise and Dave bring their newborn, Baby David, to visit his grandparents. Barbara is shocked that Denise is leaving all the work to Dave. Meanwhile, Antony brings Darren over, who was caught attempting to steal a fridge/freezer from his place of work.

E2 Babysitting 2000-10-23 · 30 min Baby David has stayed the night with Barbara and Jim so Denise and Dave could go to the pub for their anniversary. They arrive with hangovers. Meanwhile, Joe cut his hand while grating cheese for Cheryl.

E3 Decorating 2000-10-30 · 30 min Jim and Twiggy decorate the dining area for Baby David's christening by scraping off the wallpaper. Dave is blackmailed into helping when he arrives. Meanwhile in the kitchen, Barbara is cooking bacon sandwiches for everyone whilst talking to Denise and Cheryl.

E4 Funeral 2000-11-06 · 30 min Nana's old neighbour, Elsie, has died and Nana and Barbara have just returned from the funeral. Jim becomes annoyed with Nana as she fluctuates between mourning and planning to pilfer in Elsie's flat.

E5 London 2000-11-13 · 30 min Antony announces that he and Darren, the managers of their band, are going to London to find a record deal. Jim continues to pour scorn on their plans, while Nana contributes £3 to their trip.

E6 Christening 2000-11-27 · 30 min The day of Baby David's christening has arrived. Everyone has gathered at the Royle house for the buffet Barbara has prepared, including Twiggy's new girlfriend, Michelle. Denise worries she has nothing to talk about with Baby David while Antony announces that he and Emma are getting married (leading Barbara and Jim to guess that Emma is pregnant).

E7 The Royle Family at Christmas 2000-12-25 · 30 min Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles' sit down for Christmas dinner. They are joined by Darren and Emma – who is having a baby – and her parents. Emma's father, Roger constantly boasts about his wealth, which annoys Jim. After they leave, Jim's mood is turned around when he receives a Christmas present of Sky TV.

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