The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)
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.
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The New Sofa
Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 29th November 2009 | 10:25pm | BBC1 |
| Friday 17th December 2010 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 24th December 2010 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 9th December 2011 | 12:45am | Gold |
| Friday 9th December 2011 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 25th December 2011 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 26th December 2011 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 6th August 2012 | 10:50pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 7th August 2012 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 19th August 2012 | 11:35pm | Gold |
| Sunday 21st October 2012 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 21st October 2012 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 17th November 2012 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 18th November 2012 | 12:10am | Gold |
| Saturday 15th December 2012 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 16th December 2012 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Friday 28th December 2012 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 29th December 2012 | 12:35am | Gold |
| Friday 22nd March 2013 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd March 2013 | 1:05am | Gold |
| Tuesday 16th July 2013 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 17th July 2013 | 1:25am | Gold |
| Friday 22nd November 2013 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd November 2013 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Monday 9th December 2013 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 10th December 2013 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Monday 18th August 2014 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 19th August 2014 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Monday 8th December 2014 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 9th December 2014 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Friday 11th December 2015 | 9:10pm | Gold |
| Saturday 12th December 2015 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd January 2016 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 22nd January 2016 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 15th March 2016 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 16th March 2016 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 8th June 2016 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 23rd November 2016 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 4th December 2016 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 5th December 2016 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 12th December 2016 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 25th December 2016 | 10:15pm | Gold |
| Monday 11th December 2017 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th December 2017 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Monday 25th December 2017 | 10:25pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 26th December 2017 | 1:45am | Gold |
| Monday 5th February 2018 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th February 2018 | 3:00am | Gold |
| Monday 24th December 2018 | 10:30pm | BBC1 |
| Tuesday 25th December 2018 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 4th July 2019 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 5th July 2019 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Sunday 8th December 2019 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 9th December 2019 | 1:35am | Gold |
| Monday 16th December 2019 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 20th December 2019 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 21st December 2019 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd March 2020 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 7th December 2020 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 8th December 2020 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 17th December 2020 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 12th June 2021 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 3rd December 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 4th December 2021 | 1:40am | Gold |
| Friday 10th December 2021 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Friday 10th December 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 14th December 2021 | 10:35pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 15th December 2021 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Friday 24th December 2021 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Monday 14th November 2022 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 15th November 2022 | 3:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 29th November 2022 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 30th November 2022 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th December 2022 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 7th December 2022 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 14th December 2022 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 15th December 2022 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th December 2023 | 10:35pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th December 2023 | 9:40pm | Gold |
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).