The Royle Family

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The Royle Family: Series 1: Episode 2

Episode 2

21/09/1998

BBC One - The Royle Family, Series 1, Episode 2

Jim finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that he has to pay for Denise's wedding.

Jim finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that he has to pay for the impending wedding, while Denise thinks Dave is not showing enough interest in it.

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. Jim finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that he has to pay for the impending wedding, while Denise thinks Dave is not showing enough interest in it.

The Royle Family: Series 1

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Comedy set in a Manchester council house, about the lives a working class extended family.

Comedy set in a council house in Manchester, about the lives of the working class Royles and their extended family.

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