Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family (2023)
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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Ricky Tomlinson as Self / Jim Royle (archive footage) |
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Caroline Aherne as Denise Royle (archive footage) |
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Sue Johnston as Barbara Royle (archive footage) |
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Craig Cash as David "Dave" Best (archive footage) |
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Ralf Little as Anthony Royle (archive footage) |
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Geoffrey Hughes as Twiggy (archive footage) |
| Production | Simon Catt | Producer |
| Production | Simon Goretzki | Producer |
