The Royle Family

The Royle Family

Jim Royle

Barbara Royle

Denise Best

Dave Best

Antony Royle

Cheryl Carroll

Norma Speakman

Joe Carroll

When first offered to the BBC, head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins, wanted to make it in the style of a traditional TV sitcom ie. in front of a studio audience and recorded on multiple studio cameras.

Barbara Royle: [about Norma] To be honest, I think she might have to stay another week.

Norma Speakman: Ey, I tell you who is in hospital, Gwen's husband.

Jim Royle: Get your coat on, Barb.