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THE ROYLE FAMILY It didn't seem a good idea to base a comedy around a family just sitting around watching television, but somehow 'The Royle Family' worked, possibly because of the interaction between the likeable characters. 'The Royle Family', after a six year break, came back for a one hour special, screened by BBC1 in October, 2006, which was excellent, with Liz Smith's beautifully moving portrayal of Nan outstanding. I won't spoil the ending for those of you who haven't seen it, but this was a throwback to the classic era of sitcoms. Ricky Tomlinson, as Jim Royle, head of the household, may have made the word 'arse' trendy (and we've been paying the consequences ever since!), but this show, which ran for three series, beginning in 1998, was skilfully written and definitely connected with people right across the social spectrum. - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com. Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com The Royle Family Main Cast List (actors listed first) Caroline Aherne - Denise Royle/Best Sue Johnston - Barbara Royle Ricky Tomlinson - Jim Royle Ralf Little - Antony Royle Liz Smith - Norma Speakman Craig Cash - Dave Best Doreen Keogh - Mary Carroll Peter Martin - Joe Carroll Jessica Stevenson - Cheryl Carroll Geoffrey Hughes - 'Twiggy' Sheridan Smith - Emma Kavanagh (from series 2) Andrew Whyment - Darren Sinclair-Jones (from series 2) Matthew Hughes - Baby David (Best) (series 3 & 2000 special) James Hughes - Baby David (Best) (series 3 & 2000 special)

The Royle Family DVDs available from booksmusicfilmstv.com - in association with Amazon.co.uk The Royle Family Album - The Complete Collection [1998] ~ Doreen Keogh, Ralf Little Royle Family - The Queen Of Sheba ~ Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash The Royle Family : Complete Box Set (Special Edition) [2006] ~ Liz Smith, Craig Cash The Royle Family - Series 3 [2000] ~ Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash The Very Best Of The Royle Family [1998] ~ Caroline Aherne, Peter Martin The Royle Family - Series 1 [1998] ~ Caroline Aherne, Geoffrey Hughes The Royle Family - Christmas Special [2008] ~ Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson The Royle Family - The Complete Series 2 [1998] ~ Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne Watch 'The Royle Family' videos free at classicbritishsitcomvideos The Royle Family Books available from booksmusicfilmstv.com - in association with Amazon.co.uk The Royle Family My Arse: Classic Quotes and Scenes from All Three "Royle Family" Series ~ Caroline Aherne The "Royle Family": The Scripts: Series 1 ~ Caroline Aherne The Royle Family (Radio Collection) ~ The Royle Family The "Royle Family": Four Original BBC TV Episodes (BBC Radio Collection) The "Royle Family": Four Original BBC TV Episodes v.3: Four Original BBC TV Episodes Vol 3 (BBC Radio Collection) ~ Caroline Aherne The "Royle Family": The Scripts: Series 2 ~ Caroline Aherne The "Royle Family": Four Original BBC TV Episodes v.2: Four Original BBC TV Episodes Vol 2 (BBC Radio Collection) ~ Caroline Aherne The "Royle Family": The Complete Scripts ~ Caroline Aherne

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