The Royle Family

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  • 1998
  • 4 Seasons
  • 8.2  (8,310)

The comedy series The Royle Family is a sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, focusing on Mam and Dad - Barbara and Jim - as parents of children Denise and late-teen Antony. As is the case with most blue-collar sitcoms, the family's loutishness is the main source of laughs.

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Seasons
Christmas Special 2012
6. Christmas Special 2012
April 2, 2017
Barbara goes overboard on Christmas gifts. The family makes room for a buxom new neighbor on the sofa. Dave preps an entrepreneurial sales pitch.
Christmas Special 2010
5. Christmas Special 2010
April 2, 2017
Jim's out of commission on Christmas Day, so Barbara is overwhelmed. Dave and Denise fret that Antony's lavish gift outshines theirs: a fridge magnet.
Christmas Special 2009
4. Christmas Special 2009
April 2, 2017
Friends and family plot a surprise party for Jim and Barbara's 50th wedding anniversary. A celebratory getaway isn't quite all the couple hoped for.
Christmas Special 2008
3. Christmas Special 2008
April 2, 2017
Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royle's 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
Special 2006: The Queen of Sheba
2. Special 2006: The Queen of Sheba
April 2, 2017
Whilst times have moved on, not much has changed in the Royle household except for one major thing - finally after years of hints Nana has got her way and has moved in with the Royles. Nana, now bedridden, has Barbara waiting on her hand and foot, and has even come between Jim and his beloved TV, but just how long will her reign as 'The Queen of Sheba' continue?
We Love the Royle Family
1. We Love the Royle Family
April 2, 1998
In 2006, the BBC commissioned a talking heads programme, Why we Love the Royle Family, which included celebrity fans such as Noel Gallagher, Paul Heaton and J.K. Rowling.
Description

The comedy series The Royle Family is a sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, focusing on Mam and Dad - Barbara and Jim - as parents of children Denise and late-teen Antony. As is the case with most blue-collar sitcoms, the family's loutishness is the main source of laughs.

The Royle Family is a series that is currently running and has 4 seasons (28 episodes). The series first aired on September 14, 1998.

Where to Watch The Royle Family

The Royle Family is available for streaming on the BBC One website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Royle Family on demand at Amazon Prime.

  • Premiere Date
    September 14, 1998
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (8,310)