The Royle family. Series 1

Written by Caroline Aherne (Denise Royle), Craig Cash (Dave) and Henry Normal, the plight of the Royle family - Denise, Barbara, Jim and Anthony - captured audiences across Britain with it’s distinct black humour and clever take on the kitchen sink dramas synonymous with directors such as Mike Leigh and Ken Loach. This tape contains the complete first series. EPISODE 1: Denise joins the workforce with a part time job in the bakery. Dad’s scrutinising a mysterious call on the itemized phone bill. EPISODE 2: The logistics of married life family dining is thrashed out and plans are well underway for Dave and Denise’s wedding. Everyone is eyeing the next door neighbours new purchase. EPISODE 3: Dinner commences between first and second generation family members. The women get a sneak peak of Denise’s wedding dress. EPISODE 4: Dad’s celebrating a birthday, much to his chagrin. Everyone is willing to join in, Jim just wants to go to the pub. EPISODE 5: There’s trouble in paradise as Denise and Dave bicker over Dave’s alleged flirtations. EPISODE 6: Wedding day arrives. Cast includes Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little and Craig Cash.