The Royle Family - Series 1 (DVD)

It is hard to believe that this series was created back in the 90's! The Royle Family is brilliant TV, it is brilliant because, well.....not much happens. The action takes place on the whole in Jim and Barbara's living room, it occasionally too, strays into the kitchen! The first six episodes are all primarily concerned with Denise and Dave's wedding plans. Denise is getting married in six weeks time...and there is still so much to do, but at least the hairdresser is booked...Sandra Beswick 'she calls herself Sandy scissors now...but I still call her Sandra' says a Denise who really wants her mam to organise everything for ...  Read the complete review

I saw the final episode of The Royle Family recently and like many, I loved it, even though I cried for ages when poor Nana died. It reminded me of the first time I ever watched The Royle Family. Although it was first shown on the TV in 1998, I was living abroad at that time and didn’t see it until a couple of years later, when someone bought me the first series for Christmas. I was hooked within the first five minutes. This is probably one of the cleverest pieces of writing that I have seen; it is a realistic portrayal of working class life, yet the screenplay by two of the lead actors, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, can make it funny or sad at the drop of a ...  Read the complete review

The Royle family is a British Tv Series created by and starring Craig Cash and caroline Aherne. The premise follws the lives of th Royle Family as they bicker and talk infront of the telly. The series is an observation into a family and the pitch perfect cast makes it a must see. Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston star as Jim and barbara Royle who along with there two kids and there daughters Boyfriend ponder about the live of other around them. The series is slow moving and leads up to Denise's Wedding and the constant irritations of Jim Royle. The Show has some lovely moments and the last episode of the series is as moving as any over ...  Read the complete review

The Royle Family is a TV sitcom which focuses on the lives of the Royles, a working class family from Manchester. Series 1 is made up of 6 half hour episodes. It is shot with one camera, and has no studio audience or canned laughter. The show begain in 1998, and heralded a big change in TV. The basic idea behind it is that each episode takes place in the Royle's house, where the family sit around watching TV and chatting. In a nutshell: nothing really happens. The major strength of the show is found in the dialogue, which is extremely witty. Series one revolves around the planning of Dave and Denise's wedding. Played by Craig Cash and Caroline ...  Read the complete review