CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 0h 13m

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family

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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 13m
Language
EN
Released
December 25, 2023
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)

Caroline Aherne

Caroline Aherne

Denise Royle (archive footage)

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Barbara Royle (archive footage)

Craig Cash

Craig Cash

David "Dave" Best (archive footage)

Ralf Little

Ralf Little

Anthony Royle (archive footage)

Geoffrey Hughes

Geoffrey Hughes

Twiggy (archive footage)

Creative team
Produced by
Simon Goretzki
Simon Catt

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