The Royle Family
Series Overview
The Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for BBC Two (series 1) and BBC One (series 2 and 3). It centres on the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, the Royles, comprising lazy patriarch Jim, his hard-working wife Barbara, their entitled daughter Denise, their put-upon son Antony, and Denise's lad fiancé–later husband–David.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 20 Episodes
30 min per episode
1998 – 2000
Premiered: Mon, Sep 14, 1998
Craig Cash
Caroline AherneLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 7: “The Royle Family at Christmas”
Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles 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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Royle Family, Dave's Finger
Type: Clip • Published 2012-04-06
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
Phil Mealey
Glenn Wilhide, Kenton Allen, Andy Harries, John Rushton, Caroline Aherne
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Mealey
Writer
Glenn Wilhide
Producer
Kenton Allen
Producer
John Rushton
Producer
Caroline Aherne
Producer
Craig Cash
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Royle Family
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What is The Royle Family about?
The Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for BBC Two (series 1) and BBC One (series 2 and 3). It centres on the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, the Royles, comprising lazy patriarch Jim, his hard-working wife Barbara, their entitled daughter Denise, their put-upon son Antony, and Denise's lad fiancé–later husband–David.
How many seasons does The Royle Family have?
The Royle Family comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Royle Family?
Key cast members in The Royle Family include Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Ralf Little.
Who created or directed The Royle Family?
The Royle Family was developed and directed by Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne.