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.
Streaming rank this week: 926
Episode menu
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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 21st December 2011 | 9:00pm | BBC1 |
| Thursday 22nd December 2011 | 12:05am | BBC1 Wales |
| Tuesday 18th December 2012 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 19th December 2012 | 1:05am | Gold |
| Sunday 30th December 2012 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 31st December 2012 | 12:15am | Gold |
| Friday 12th April 2013 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 13th April 2013 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 18th July 2013 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 19th July 2013 | 1:35am | Gold |
| Monday 16th December 2013 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 17th December 2013 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Friday 25th April 2014 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 26th April 2014 | 1:45am | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th August 2014 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 21st August 2014 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Saturday 13th December 2014 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 14th December 2014 | 12:50am | Gold |
| Sunday 23rd August 2015 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 6th September 2015 | 12:50am | Gold |
| Sunday 6th September 2015 | 2:40am | Gold |
| Friday 18th September 2015 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Friday 18th September 2015 | 2:35am | Gold |
| Monday 21st September 2015 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 19th December 2015 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 20th December 2015 | 1:10am | Gold |
| Wednesday 30th March 2016 | 1:45am | Gold |
| Thursday 13th October 2016 | 1:25am | Gold |
| Saturday 12th November 2016 | 9:55pm | Gold |
| Monday 21st November 2016 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 22nd November 2016 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Saturday 26th November 2016 | 10:25pm | Gold |
| Monday 19th December 2016 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 20th December 2016 | 1:20am | Gold |
| Friday 23rd June 2017 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th December 2017 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 28th August 2018 | 12:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 29th August 2018 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 23rd September 2018 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Monday 24th September 2018 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Saturday 27th October 2018 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 6th December 2018 | 9:35pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th December 2018 | 10:10pm | Gold |
| Thursday 13th December 2018 | 1:35am | Gold |
| Sunday 23rd December 2018 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Sunday 23rd December 2018 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 25th December 2018 | 10:30pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th December 2018 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Monday 25th November 2019 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Tuesday 26th November 2019 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 30th November 2019 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 30th November 2019 | 11:55pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 10th December 2019 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 11th December 2019 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 18th December 2019 | 10:35pm | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd December 2019 | 10:30pm | Gold |
| Thursday 26th December 2019 | 12:35am | Gold |
| Wednesday 9th December 2020 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 22nd December 2020 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2020 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 26th December 2020 | 1:10am | Gold |
| Friday 3rd December 2021 | 12:15am | Gold |
| Tuesday 7th December 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 8th December 2021 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 16th December 2021 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 17th December 2021 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 19th December 2021 | 12:15am | Gold |
| Sunday 19th December 2021 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Friday 24th December 2021 | 11:35pm | Gold |
| Thursday 8th December 2022 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 9th December 2022 | 2:15am | Gold |
| Sunday 18th December 2022 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 19th December 2022 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th December 2023 | 9:35pm | Gold |
| Friday 15th December 2023 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd December 2023 | 10:20pm | Gold |
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).