The Royle Family: Our Favourite TV Show Cast Then And Now
In 1999, the nation fell in love with the TV-obsessed Royle family and their slightly weird, but brilliantly loveable lives. Want to know where the cast is today? Take a peek...
1. Meet the Royle Family
Back in 1999 we were introduced to 'The Royle Family' - a sitcom about a typical working class family home where every piece of furniture available is pointed at a TV! The cast had us in stitches, but where are they now? Here's a quick lowdown...
2. THEN: Sue Johnston as Barbara Royle
As the family matriarch, Sue Johnston's Barbara Royle had to put up with her lazy hubby and selfish daughter. She was also the only member of the family with a regular job! Picture: Rex
3. NOW: Sue Johnston
Sue Johnston has continued to act, starring in 'Coronation Street' and making us all angry as vicious Miss Denker in 'Downton Abbey'. Picture: PA
4. THEN: Liz Smith as Norma Jean Speakman aka Nana
You may know her from 'The Vicar of Dibley', but Liz Smith also starred in 'The Royle Family' as Barbara's manipulative but well-meaning mother. Her character famously dislike Jim Royle, her lazy son-in-law. Picture: Rex
5. NOW: Liz Smith
Now aged 94, Liz retired from acting in 2013 but she still managed to squeeze in hugely successful TV show 'Lark Rise to Candleford' before putting her feet up. Picture: Rex
6. THEN: Ricky Tomlinson as Jim Royle
Ricky Tomlinson's character Jim was lazy, short-tempered and selfish…but he still managed to be incredibly entertaining! His catchphrase was 'My A**e!' but he did managed to pull it together when his family was in serious trouble. Picture: Rex
7. NOW: Ricky Tomlinson
Ricky Tomlinson is 77-years old now, but that hasn't stopped him from attending award ceremonies and acting in films. Picture: REX
8. THEN: Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash as Denise and Dave Best
Denise was the selfish daughter of Barbara and Jim, who married geeky Dave in the first series. She later has two children although her parenting skills leave much to be desired! Picture: Rex
9. NOW: Caroline Aherne
If you haven't seen Caroline Aherne in much recently you'll have heard her voice…she's the narrator of 'Gogglebox'! She's also appeared in long-running TV comedy 'The Fast Show'.
10. NOW: Craig Cash
He may not be flexing his acting muscles much in 2016, but Craig Cash is an active TV producer having worked on shows like 'The Cafe' and 'After Hours'. Picture: Rex Features
11. THEN: Ralf Little as Antony Royle
Ralf Little's character Antony was treated as the family dogsbody and was regularly charged with looking after his sister's kids. Antony's love life was so incredible it could have had its own TV show!
12. NOW: Ralf Little
Ralf is still enjoying an acting career, having starred in 'The Cafe' and 'Our Zoo' on TV and working on the stage. Picture: Getty
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