On the surface, The Royle Family appeared to be humdrum and low on incident - but such ordinary appearances belie the fact that it was a groundbreaking work of exceptional comedy invention.
The Royle residence is strangely quiet to begin with this week, but as the camera lovingly pans over the massive assembly of sausage rolls, bottles of Pomagne and cans of Carlsberg, we realise ...
Soap star Carol Royle has revealed her husband of 47 years has died suddenly following a freak accident. The 70-year-old actress - who appeared in ITV soap Crossroads - joined Coronation Street ...