The Royle Family
Series 1
TV-PG
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.
Where to Watch The Royle Family • Series 1
6 Episodes
- Making Ends Meet!
E2Making Ends Meet!The family have their tea, discussing mobile hairdressers and Mary from next door's birthday before sitting down in front of the box. Jim is complaining about the expense of the upcoming wedding before going to the toilet and announcing that he has left a big smell. Dave turns up with business cards for his mobile disco and the Royles are fascinated by the fact that neighbour Jacko has bought a new red Sierra. - Jim's Birthday
E4Jim's BirthdayIt's Jim's birthday and the Carrolls from next door come in to join the celebration. A family photo is taken, though Antony wants to appear in profile; he has a black eye after fighting with the Beswick brothers. Jim annoys Denise by implying that Cheryl is fat and Barbara annoys Jim by talking about an old boyfriend, but he is happy to take her to the pub to celebrate--providing that she brings her purse. - Another Woman?
E5Another Woman?Denise and Dave come in from the pub where Dave has had a gig with his mobile disco. Denise is drunk and angry, claiming that Dave has been flirting with buxom Beverley Macca, but Dave takes Jim and Antony into the kitchen and explains that nothing happened. After speaking to her parents Denise calms down and the family has a sing-song to Jim's banjo playing.
