The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring

Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won on a scratch card she found down the back of the sofa whilst looking for the ring and has kept quiet about his hundred pounds winnings. Nor is he especially sympathetic about Dave's impotency problem, though the entire Royle family unite to help recently widowed Joe from next door enjoy a restaurant-style evening in their house with the equally scatty Philomena, whom he has met through a want ad. On Christmas Day Barbara lashes out at Jim for his laziness and juvenile antics - though his description of a busty barmaid cures Dave's problem. However she is in for a pleasant surprise when she discovers just how he spent his scratch card winnings.

Cast

Caroline Aherne

as Denise Best

Craig Cash

as Dave Best

Ricky Tomlinson

as Jim Royle

Sue Johnston

as Barbara Royle

Peter Martin

as Joe Carroll

Lorraine Bruce

as Carol

Mary Healey

as Philomena

Denice Hope

as Brenda

Sheila Vaughan

as Doreen

Iris Sharples

as Elsie

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