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Britain's laziest family turns 25 — and even the sofa has stories.
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The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa (2023)

working-class nostalgiacomedy royaltysofa-based archaeology

Overview

A refreshed version of the 2010 documentary, this 2023 programme features new interviews from celebrity fans to link in with the 25th anniversary of the sitcom.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Caroline Aherne's archive footage hits like a gut punch.

Production

That actual sofa — the sacred relic of British comedy.

Best for:Solo: Quiet night, cuppa, ready to feel things about a sofa.·Rewatch: After bingeing the original series for the hundredth time.
Heads up:Emotional: Heavy focus on Caroline Aherne's death and absence.
ReleasedSep 17, 2023
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Self / Barbara Royle (archive footage)

Caroline Aherne

Caroline Aherne

Self / Denise Best (archive footage)

Craig Cash

Craig Cash

Self / Dave Best (archive footage)

Ralf Little

Ralf Little

Self / Anthony Royle (archive footage)

Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan

Self

Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones

Self

Jamie Demetriou

Jamie Demetriou

Self

Natasia Demetriou

Natasia Demetriou

Self

John Thomson

John Thomson

Self

Jack Rooke

Jack Rooke

Self

Sharon Rooney

Sharon Rooney

Self

Shobna Gulati

Shobna Gulati

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The Royle Family fundamentally changed how British TV portrayed working-class life — no longer poverty porn, just people existing. This doc risks turning that radical normalcy into nostalgia.

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