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The Royle Family

7.619983 seasons12TV SeriesComedy

The Royle Family is a British sitcom created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, and produced by Granada Television for BBC Two (series 1) and BBC One (series 2 and 3). It centres on the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, the…

WriterPhil Mealey
ProducersJohn Rushton·Caroline Aherne

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Baby
Oct 16, 2000 7.0
E2
Babysitting
Oct 23, 2000 7.0
E3
Decorating
Oct 30, 2000 7.0
E4
Funeral
Nov 6, 2000 7.0
E5
London
Nov 13, 2000 7.0
E6
Christening
Nov 27, 2000 6.0
E7
The Royle Family at Christmas
Dec 25, 2000 7.0

Cast

RTRicky Tomlinson
Ricky Tomlinson
Jim Royle
SJSue Johnston
Sue Johnston
Barbara Royle
CACaroline Aherne
Caroline Aherne
Denise Royle
CCCraig Cash
Craig Cash
Dave Best
RLRalf Little
Ralf Little
Antony Royle

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The Royle Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Royle Family?

The Royle Family is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Royle Family on Netflix?

No, The Royle Family is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is The Royle Family on Amazon Prime Video?

The Royle Family isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Royle Family for free?

The Royle Family is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Royle Family?

The Royle Family has 3 seasons in total (20 episodes). The series concluded in 2000.

Are all episodes of The Royle Family out yet?

Yes — all 20 episodes across 3 seasons of The Royle Family are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of The Royle Family?

No — The Royle Family ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.