Where to watch
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Our take
The Royles of Manchester sit on the sofa, watch telly and talk, and somehow that is everything.
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Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
Cast & crew
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch The Royle Family?
- In Canada: BritBox and Prime Video. In the US: BritBox and Prime Video. In the UK: NOW, BBC iPlayer and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: Apple TV (buy).
- What is The Royle Family about?
- The Royles of Manchester sit on the sofa, watch telly and talk, and somehow that is everything.
- Who is in the cast of The Royle Family?
- The Royle Family stars Caroline Aherne as Denise Best, Craig Cash as Dave Best, Ricky Tomlinson as Jim Royle, Sue Johnston as Barbara Royle and Ralf Little as Antony Royle.
- When did The Royle Family start?
- The Royle Family premiered on 14 September 1998 and ran until 2012, with 3 seasons.
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