The Royle Family

[paulham]

Did anyone see it?

I have to say I was pretty disappointed with it. I felt it had changed from gentle mocking to farce if not slapstick. Some of the scenes were just plain silly.
A shame but maybe they had to put a line under the the show and say goodbye.

[smurfboy]

My parents were quite disappointed too. Personally I think a below average episode of the Royle Family is still better than a good episode of most sitcoms, so I enjoyed it, but you're right that some of the scenes were a bit silly (some of the cooking stuff - I found myself thinking 'even Denise wouldn't be that useless').

Maybe Nana's death should have been the end of it; especially when they couldn't get Ralf Little for this one.

[bounty hunter]

My Mum thought it was hilarious.   Her laughter was verging on histerical.  I've never thought the show was funny.

[paulham]

Personally I think a below average episode of the Royle Family is still better than a good episode of most sitcoms, so I enjoyed it,

Maybe Nana's death should have been the end of it; especially when they couldn't get Ralf Little for this one.

You are right Smurfy. I did still laugh a lot. Jim sitting scoffing all the After Eights! Eeeeh! The greedy get! He didn't even offer anyone any! What would have nana said?
I missed sexy Shegsy as well as Joe (hello Barbara!) and Mary.

[oldspice]

I really enjoyed it. I thought the 'Cuppa Soup starters with a twist' (instead of servng it in a cup, we're using bowls) was very funny. I also loved the 'with a knob of Stork' gags and the explanation of how to make gravy.  I did miss Nana and the lovely neighbours though.

[Jim@Chocolatemission]

Did anyone see it?

I have to say I was pretty disappointed with it. I felt it had changed from gentle mocking to farce if not slapstick. Some of the scenes were just plain silly.
A shame but maybe they had to put a line under the the show and say goodbye.

^^^ that scary ... that is nearly word for word what I said after seeing it last night!

[paulham]

There's nowt on. It's just a load of bollocks.
I'm off for a Tom Tit!

[kevvosa]

I agree with paulham, it was too slapstick, especially with the turkey in the bath and kicking it across the floor.
I think it was good and bad to be honest. Daves dad was VERY irritating but his mam was funny coupled with barbara.

And the ending...that went a bit TOO far for my liking. 

[paulham]

Thank goodness that rhubarb wine gave him the wild shites!