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It’s Christmas day at the Royles and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct. Dave and Denise are obviously feeling the coalition the most and worry that Anthony’s lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet. Joe reminisces about a tipsy evening of naked wrestling in front of the fire with Bobby Carter while Cheryl recounts her romantic encounter in the local supermarket car park.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone who hasn't watched the royal family the concept of sitting watching a family who are sitting watching tv may seem very non-comical... however i guarantee you will love it!
The casting is genius - led by Jim in his crusty jeans.
The writing is amazing - only this show can make you laugh one minute then be near to tears the next. (watch the queen of sheeba edition - you'll see what i mean)
Buy this - you wont be disappointed.
Enjoy
The casting is genius - led by Jim in his crusty jeans.
The writing is amazing - only this show can make you laugh one minute then be near to tears the next. (watch the queen of sheeba edition - you'll see what i mean)
Buy this - you wont be disappointed.
Enjoy
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Although this episode had its moments, it is still far from the Royle Family at its best. Firstly, it's sad that another great character has been killed off, but what really didn't ring true was that the Royle's themselves seemed hardly bothered that Mary was no longer around, and this was strange given the way every character, including those peripheral to Nana's life, became so involved in Nana's final days. Mary and Barbara were good friends, and Barbara would have felt the loss of her neighbour and confidante much more than was shown. Cheryl's character also didn't show much of the pain she would have undoubtedly been feeling. Her lines when she was telling Anthony about "the machine being switched off" and referring, in fact, to the hospital vending machine, was just a tired joke centred around her weight and obsession with food, and just not authentic when spoken by an only child who had recently lost her mother.
Aside from that, something I have a lot of difficulty with is the fact that character continuity has gone badly awry. In the case of Dave, who started off as a typical street-wise working-class bloke, always joking with Jim and making fun of Barbara's less than acute intelligence, it's bizarre that he has descended into being an absolute imbecile. The Dave of old would never have announced his visits to the toilet, nor would he have been so dense that he never understands what anyone is talking about, and has become a complete simpleton. I just don't understand how that was allowed to happen, and it's not as if it makes for an improved character, it doesn't. It's also never explained how Anthony went from being jobless and seemingly without prospects to a job which appears to have placed him in an elevated social position. Having said that, I'm glad that they brought Anthony back for this episode as he is definitely one of the better characters and Ralf Little acts the part very well.
Aside from that, something I have a lot of difficulty with is the fact that character continuity has gone badly awry. In the case of Dave, who started off as a typical street-wise working-class bloke, always joking with Jim and making fun of Barbara's less than acute intelligence, it's bizarre that he has descended into being an absolute imbecile. The Dave of old would never have announced his visits to the toilet, nor would he have been so dense that he never understands what anyone is talking about, and has become a complete simpleton. I just don't understand how that was allowed to happen, and it's not as if it makes for an improved character, it doesn't. It's also never explained how Anthony went from being jobless and seemingly without prospects to a job which appears to have placed him in an elevated social position. Having said that, I'm glad that they brought Anthony back for this episode as he is definitely one of the better characters and Ralf Little acts the part very well.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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There is no much to add to the good reviews already here, just one tech matter that may be of use to HoH or people from non English-speaking countries: There are HoH subtitles!!!!
I speak spanish and I'm used to watch period BBC productions so it is hard for me to understand the "accent" of many of the caracters; subtitles are therefore much appreciated, although I needed to go online to check a few bits of dialogue I didnt understand!
I speak spanish and I'm used to watch period BBC productions so it is hard for me to understand the "accent" of many of the caracters; subtitles are therefore much appreciated, although I needed to go online to check a few bits of dialogue I didnt understand!
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a good comedy
This made for good watching. Funny, not quite as good as the 3 series they did, but still a good laugh!
Published 6 days ago by sukimon
A must for comedy fans!!!
Hilarious from start to finish, The Royles celebrate Xmas in their usual style, an absolute must buy for Royle fans.
Published 14 days ago by Mrs L.
royle family
it is a briliant dvd funny and entertaining and execellent comic timing made me roar with laughter one of the best comedy specials i have seen, if you are a fan of the royle family... Read more
Published 3 months ago by j99
Love it!
If you are a fan of the Royle's this is for you. Very funny, lots of bad language etc, but hey, thats what the Royle Family are like. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thornbury
The Royle Family Joe's Crackers
Purchased as a Christmas present. The recipient of this DVD fully appreciated it and was very happy to receive it. It is not my style of humour so I can not give a personal review
Published 5 months ago by A. Bareford
wonerfull
ace!,just like all the rest.i love the royle family! lol so funny,if you like them then dont delay buying this xmas treat lol
Published 6 months ago by claire
What! nothing this year!! funniest thing on TV 2011
Just as funny and poignant second after watching it again after a year!
what a shame the Royles will not be celebrating this year.....this is the funniest yet..... Read more
what a shame the Royles will not be celebrating this year.....this is the funniest yet..... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hope Springs
Joe's Crackers
Cannot get enough of the Royle Family as funny as ever however got a bit of a shock with this Christmas special. Highly recommended light hearted family entertainment.
Published 9 months ago by vicki-anne jakobi
Royle family - time to finish?
Having previously enjoyed all the Royle family episodes in the past; I was a little disappointed in this Xmas special. More about nostalgia than laughs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Paul Martin
Joe's Crackers
I love The Royle Family and this film is brilliant. I saw it first on tv a few Christmases ago and really enjoyed it. Very pleased with it.
Published 10 months ago by Ali123
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