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  • Actors: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Oct 2006
  • Run Time: 65 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000H5UY86
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,205 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Royle Family – The Queen Of Sheba is a special episode of the award-winning television series, The Royle Family. The dysfunctional family which stars in the iconic series first graced British television screens in 1998; since then its members have become somewhat of a national treasure. Now, many years down the track, all the characters are back--whether your favourite is Jim (Ricky Tomlinson), his wife Barbara (Sue Johnston), or their children Denise (Caroline Aherne), Anthony (Ralf Little), Nana (Liz Smith) and Dave (Craig Cash). The Royle Family – The Queen Of Sheeba DVD release is also crammed with extras, including cast interviews, eye-watering out-takes, and deleted scenes. So grab a bag of crisps, your favourite chocolate bar, a nice cuppa tea, and settle down to the reality that is The Royle Family!



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In Wythenshawe, Manchester, life goes on as always in the familiar surroundings of the Royle's sitting room. Years after we were first introduced to the much-loved family, however, there have been some noticeable changes. This one-off episode of the celebrated British sitcom reveals all...

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant & Passionate - Caroline should be proud, 22 Mar 2007
By KAT "tatethegr8" (Kettering Northants) - See all my reviews
The Royle Family - The Queen of Sheba was well worth the wait. When I heard Caroline was doing a one off I expected laughs and comedy galore. What I got was somewhat different. Don't get me wrong, this was still funny in stages, but instead of laughing till I cried - I just well - cried - uncontrollably actually!

The Royle family have changed a lot in 6 years - in some aspects anyway - no don't panic yet, Jim is still as lazy and obnoxious as he ever was, Barb is still as downtrodden as ever, Denise, now pregnant again and sporting some new vocab (Babe) and some very dogdy hair extensions, is as superficial as ever, Dave is still gormeless and Baby David has transformed into Little David a karate obsessed spoilt brat worthy of a visit from Supernanny. Anthony's transformation is the most surprising of all. From being a slightly bumbling almost goofy-looking boy, he is now a high powered executive with money and a snappy suit. But it is Nana's situation that is the most heartwrenching of all. On her last legs, the family strive to make all her last dying wishes come true, and while retaining its wonderful wit and humour this episode is also a poignant portrayal of a family in denial about losing their lynch-pin! Denise finally has a baby girl and names it Norma after the family Matriach! A lovely touching moment.

The most upsetting bit of all is in the hospital where Nanna is one by one visited by all who knew her (including next-door and twiggy) while Scarlet Ribbons plays poignantly in the background.

Nanna's final scenes with her daughter break your heart and Barbara's "Oh God Look after her" had me sobbing through a box of tissues.

Anyone expecting a lighthearted slice of Royle life should think again before buying this, but it is a beautifully written episode and what a beautiful way to send Nanna off to the Spirit in the Sky.

Goodbye Norma Speakman - You're candle burned out long before your legend ever did!

The Royle Family, if anymore pan out just won't be same without Nana.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome!!, 5 May 2007
By A. Mozdzer "aandacleaning" (U.K) - See all my reviews
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Omg!! i watched this last night and i was gobsmacked!!Beautiful all the way through ,with the wit and wisdom as per usual coming from all four corners of the partly laminated floor,from the "mini me" of Big and little Dave,the hair extensions of ever fashionable Denise(babes),the loves and losses of Cheryl.The ape dance cracked me up as much as the touching scenes when Jim was "congaing" with nanna and her zimmer frame-we always knew he loved nanna,and the hospital scenes had me choking back the tears.Big well done to all concerned in this production!!!!!
Feel maybe,just maybe we werent quite up to spec on the Anthony and Emma thing tho-what happened?

Oh and as an afterthought-what about a quickie about the supposed money Nanna was accused of hiding so many times?Perhaps enough for them to have a well earned holiday? xxxxx
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars i walk the line, 30 Oct 2006
By zissou (England) - See all my reviews
Its been six years since the last visit to the Royle's, baby David's now six, Cheryl's got a new diet and Nana's moved into the living room. In this hour long special we catch up with what has happened in the intervening years and witness some upheaval. Some may criticise it as a rehash of the greatest moments from the previous series', however isn't that the point, that nothing really ever changes with the Royle's. The sitcom where people watch people watching television, reaches new heights and rounds off(for now anyway) one of Britain's greatest ever sitcoms.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Royle Family - The Queen Of Sheba.
When I heard that they were making another Royle Family show I was very keen to see it, however like alot of things the spark has gone out, the show had alot of dull and flat... Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. A. George

5.0 out of 5 stars A right royayle review!
This episode of the Royle family had me laughing out loud one minute and sobbing uncontrollably the next! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lulu W

1.0 out of 5 stars Who are these people?
I literally can not believe the rave rewiews this got. I have absolutley loved every episode of the Royle Family and have watched them over and over again for years, except for... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. P. D. Horner

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Royle Enough
When I heard that a one off special of one of the greatest TV comedies was being produced, I couldn't wait. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Martin K. Allan

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
This was a brilliant return for the Royle family and gave a real end to the show. It was great how all the characters could return to make it more real. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Katy R

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic comedy
this is a fantastic piece of comedy writing and it is one of the funniest sit-coms ever to grace our tv set. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. K. R. Moran

5.0 out of 5 stars Tissues at ready!
Everyone who is a fan of The Royle family should not miss this episode, I must add though, if you have never watched the Royle family before you still must not miss this episode,... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by Lisa Haydney

5.0 out of 5 stars Wythenshawe
I had waited until Christmas day to watch this. To say l am a fan of the Royle family, is an understatement, l quite simply adore all the cast who appear. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2006 by Robert P. Splaine

1.0 out of 5 stars Highly disappointing end to a FANTASTIC sitcom.
I am one of The Royle Family's biggest fans, and awaited the release of this one off special with great anticipation. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2006 by Adam Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary television
I've just finished watching a recorded version of this show - so I don't know what the DVD is like - but I gotta say, this was something else. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2006 by rubsley

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