The Royle Family
Specials
19 episodes
Episode 1
The Queen of Sheba
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 ?
Episode 2
The Queen of Sheba - Cast Interviews
Interviews with the cast of The Royle Family (DVD Feature)
Episode 3
The Queen of Sheba - Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes from The Queen of Sheba (DVD Feature)
Episode 4
The Queen of Sheba - Outtakes
Outtakes from The Queen of Sheba (DVD Feature)
Episode 5
We Love The Royle Family
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.
Episode 6
Children in Need Sketch
It's Children in Need night and Barbara announces to Denise and Dave that Jim is being generous and giving some of his spare change to Children In Need, but Jim is looking for some in his armchair!
Episode 7
The New Sofa
Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the whole family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited to join in with the festivities. What could possibly go wrong ?
Episode 8
Jim's Balls - Comic Relief Sketch
Jim is 'dying' of flu, and it's Comic Relief Night 2009. Antony comes to the house after raising £4,000 for Comic Relief by skydiving from a plane and everybody complaining about the smell coming from Jim's 'sweaty balls' !
Episode 9
The Golden Egg Cup
There's a new buzz in the Royle family household, as it's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. Poor Mary from next door can't be present though as, sadly, she has lost all bladder control and has leaked in a number of shops in the precinct. Jim and Barbara have received a gift of money from their loving children, but what to do with it ? Barbara wants to go abroad for the first time having only been away once on their honeymoon to Ormskirk. Will Jim persuade Barbara that an HD satellite box is a more appropriate way to spend their children's generous gift ? Tension mounts, a family discussion ensues - the question is where will they go ? Down to the television superstore as Jim suggests, or Barbara's dream holiday to the Bermuda triangle ?
Episode 10
Joe's Crackers
Barbara is up to her eyes in it on Christmas Day, with Jim incapacitated due to an unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, neighbour Joe is unusually garrulous.
Episode 11
Royle Family Portraits
Brand spanking new and made by GOLD. Cast, crew and famous fans of The Royle Family revisit the very best bits of the landmark sitcom. Plus the writers' personal top ten moments. After GOLD's sneak behind the Royle's sofa, uncovering unseen material and revelations about how the sitcom and characters were conceived, it's time to hand over to the cast and the legion of celebrity fans to pick the bits they hold with highest esteem. Not only will the cast and celebrity fans - like Catherine Tate, Paul Whitehouse, Jimmy McGovern and John Prescott - pick their favourite Royle moments, but creators, writers and stars of the show Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash will also pick their all time, top ten personal highlights and talk us through what each moment meant to them. And what a canon of work to choose from!
Episode 12
Behind the Sofa
A definitive look at square-eyed sitcom The Royle Family, featuring hilarious outtakes and exclusive interviews with cast, crew and famous fans
Episode 13
Barbara's Old Ring
A new neighbour's cleavage is one of the many topics of conversation as the couch-potato clan gathers for another fun-filled Christmas Day.
Episode 14
The New Sofa - Outtakes
Outtakes from The New Sofa (DVD Feature)
Episode 15
The Golden Egg Cup - Deleted Scenes & Outtakes
Deleted scenes and outtakes from The Golden Egg Cup (DVD Feature)
Episode 16
Joe's Crackers - Outtakes
Outtakes from Joe's Crackers (DVD Feature)
Episode 17
Barbara's Old Ring - Outtakes
Outtakes from Barbara's Old Ring (DVD Feature)
Episode 18
Comic Relief Sketch 2013
The Royles remind viewers of the telephone number needed to call Comic Relief.
Episode 19
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle Family, sharing his memories of playing head of the family Jim Royle and his experiences working with the show’s co-creator Caroline Aherne, who, as well as writing the show with co-star Craig Cash, also played Jim’s daughter Denise. Ricky talks about how a chance encounter helped him get the part of Jim, recounts what it was like filming some of the show’s most iconic moments, and tries to get the bottom of the origins of Jim’s famous, below-the-belt catchphrase.
