Jim is renowned for his slovenly and workshy attitude, sitting all day in an armchair watching the television, relying on his wife Barbara to bring in an income from her job at the Bakery. The actor behind Antony was Ralf Little who starred in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps shortly after The Royle Family finished its original three series. His younger brother Ross did end up becoming a doctor . 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The family will bring back many happy memories for all Britons who tuned in, but what happened to the actors behind the infamous roles? The Royle Family in their natural habitat. (The passage of time as indicated by the changing programmes on the Royles' TV sometimes suggests that the action has been compressed. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The show ran for three series and produced several specials, Join theSecretElves to get first access to our exclusive reviews of the must-have products this year. Sheridan starred in the Royle Family as Anthony's girlfriend Emma who comes from a rich family but still gets on well with the Royle's. Before The Royle Family began she suffered from depression after losing her boyfriend to stomach cancer, attempting suicide in 1998. Kind, funny, witty," he told The Sunday Mirror. Here is a look at what happened to the cast of The Royle Family: Lazy Jim Royle loved nothing better than sitting in his armchair all day watching TV with a cuppa. Sheridan found fame on the West End stage having starred in productions of Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Caroline was the voiceover on Gogglebox from the very start, introducing the families with her dulcet tones and bringing a warming feeling to the Channel 4 show. 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It began at the Royles', but moved to the Bests' house early on. Cheryl is the next-door neighbour of The Royles. Jim constantly takes the mick out of Antony about Emma and tries to convince Barbara she is taking him for a ride and that it won't last long. Whilst each of the episodes can be viewed independently of each other, the first three series each have their own story arc running through them to give a greater sense of continuity, again unique for a British sitcom of this era. The son of Barbara and Jim, young Anthony was always called a "lazy git" by his dad, but was made to do all the chores. Joanne appeared briefly in the Royle Family in 2010 playing Anthony's new girlfriend Saskia who the family show a deep interest in. In 2000 Aherne announced that she would not write or star in any more episodes. READ MORE:BBC Doctor Who flooded with criticism over New Year's Day special. Sue had cemented herself as a star of the screen well before the show, playing Sheila Grant in Brookside from 1982-1990. Emma's final appearance is in the Christmas Special when her parents come to meet the Royles. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sadly, health issues plagued Caroline's life. A simple man, Dave was the boyfriend and eventually the husband of Denise, and son-in-law of Jim and Barbara. One of her final acting roles had been as Shelia in Sky One comedy After Hours in 2015, which was directed by Craig. The third series builds up to Baby David's Christening as well as the relationship between Antony and Emma. Caroline co-created and starred in iconic BBC sitcom The Royle Family with close friend Craig Cash - playing Denise Royle and her husband David respectively. Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash have both narrated and Cash continues to narrate the Channel 4 series Gogglebox, which, like The Royle Family, features people watching TV.[100]. In November 2013, when she was gravely ill with cancer, Caroline asked if Id narrate Gogglebox when she wasnt up to it, he told Radio Times. She has also worked with big names including Doctor Who's Billie Piper, Harry Potter star Maggie Smith, Joanna Lumley and David Mitchell and was given and OBE in 2009. Smith herself had starred in The Vicar Of Dibley in which she had played Letitia Cropley until her character was killed off in 1996. Most recently, Ralf has been the lead role in hit crime series Death in Paradise which he has starred in since 2019 after appearing regularly in one-off episodes. This was just days after a repeat of her emotional final The Royle Family episode had aired. Emma Kavanagh was a character in The Royle Family. Sheridan is the recipient of a BAFTA award, two Oliver Awards an NTA and a BPG award. He's cheeky and up for a laugh, often teaming up with Jim when the dad is causing mischief. Since The Royle Family, the actress has featured in high-profile shows Waking the Dead, Coronation Street and Downtown Abbey. Once the show left the Royle's living room (as the main and primary setting) it declined into farce. However, he did not end up standing for the seat due to "personal and contractual commitments". The series originally ran from 1998 until 2000, when co-creator Caroline Aherne announced she would not be starring in or writing any further episodes with pal Craig Cash. in 2009 and more recently appeared as Paedo Pete in Grimsby. The Royle Family (TV Series 1998-2012) - IMDb In November 2010 Gold broadcast a two-hour episode called "Behind The Sofa", with interviews from the cast and crew celebrating the show's return in 2006. The New Sofa is the twenty second episode of The Royle Family. In it the characters spend Christmas Eve at the Royle household in the traditional manner (in front of the television), followed by Christmas Day at Dave and Denise's. "The Royle Family at Christmas" Caroline Aherne & Craig Cash: Caroline Aherne: 25 December 2000 () 9.78: Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles sit down for Christmas dinner, joined by Darren and Emma--who is pregnant--and her parents. The cameraman was the son of Corrie character Stan Ogden and at the end he was crying and said: Thats it. Ralf also had a bit of a semi-professional football career, playing for Maidstone United, Staines Town, Edgware Town and Chertsey Town. What the cast of The Royle Family did next and what they - LancsLive Antony James Royle is the son of Jim and Barbara Royle. The series features simple production values and a comic portrayal of working-class family life at the turn of the millennium. "And thats why the tears were real. After being rushed to hospital, Nana woke up to see her family gathered round her bed then died peacefully. On 7 April 2006, the BBC announced that Aherne and Cash were to write a script for a one-off special, which was broadcast on 29 October 2006. Since The Royle Family, actor Craig Crash has invested more time in projects behind the scenes than on screen. There was widespread speculation as to whether the show would return after the 2012 special. The BBC's The Royle Family shot to fame in 1998 for it's portrayal of typical working-class family life in Manchester - watching a lot of television. 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The later specials are presented in a more traditional sitcom format. Ricky Tomlinson, 83, returns to Brookside as Bobby Grant for Eurovision Caroline Aherne starred in, and co-wrote, The Royle family with Craig Cash, playing Jim and Barabara's daughter Denise. Emma was first mentioned in Series 2 when Antony is seen climbing out of her car. He played Jonny Keogh in Two Pints of Lager and Packet of Crisps before taking on a variety of prominent stage roles in the early noughties. Bookmark. He was very close with the Royle family and always supported lazy wife Denise through his job as a removal fan. The Royle Family was Smith's big break and, after the show concluded, she went on to have roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Lark Rise to Candleford, Gavin & Stacey, Benidorm, and . The working-class Manchester family found their way into the country's hearts between 1998 and 2000 over a three series stint. Anthony was made to make the tea and answer the door - and it was only once he left home that his dad realised how much he did. Mary Carroll | Royle Family Wiki | Fandom She was absolutely wonderful and amazing to work for. The hard-working mother cooked every meal, including all of the Christmas dinners, while husband Jim sat on the sofa. After meeting at a Manchester pirate radio station in the early 80s, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash became best friends. Going for a song. [8], A short charity special was made for Comic Relief in 2013.[15]. Jessica Hynes played that role in the early stages of her career. From 1998 to 2008l, Mary was portrayed as a cheerful, positive woman unlike her unassertive husband Joe. She has also released two solo albums and was awarded an OBE in 2015. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Members of the Royal Family have belonged, by birth or marriage, to the House of . It therefore has something in common with kitchen sink drama. With celebrity guests JK Rowling, Peter Kay, Johnny Vegas, Noel Gallagher and Richard and Judy, who recollect some of their favorite moments from past episodes. Craig took on the role when The Royle Family co-star Caroline Aherne passed away. Antony Royle | Royle Family Wiki | Fandom THE Royle Family is a drama series that looked at the life of a family in Manchester. On the return of her cancer in 2016 she only told a handful of her closest friends she had between three and 12 months to live, but she sadly passed away just two months later. "I think it was so special to her because Caroline didnt have children," said Ricky. Bedridden Nana got to meet her newborn great-grandaughter Norma, who Denise and David named in her honour. 2008's Christmas special, "The New Sofa", is set over two days. 24/11/21 - 12:15 #31. malpasc wrote: . Lead character Jim Royle was also ranked 11th on Channel 4's 100 Greatest TV Characters. The doorbell rings and Barbara answers it to Dave and Denise. Andy made a name for himself playing bumbling but lovable fool Kirk Sutherland - and is still on the cobbles two decades later. He has also had a stint with reality TV having competed on ITV's Dancing on Ice in 2012 before later gaining popularity on ITV's I'm A Celebrity where he finished in second place. She was also nominated in 2012 for her part in Twenty Twelve. Sue is now 77 years old and most recently starred in Time earlier this year. 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