Episode 1
First episode of the sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.
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Oasis
Half The World Away
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jim Royle | Ricky Tomlinson |
| Barbara Royle | Sue Johnston |
| Denise Royle | Caroline Aherne |
| Antony Royle | Ralf Little |
| Dave Best | Craig Cash |
| Cheryl | Jessica Stevenson |
| Writer | Caroline Aherne |
| Writer | Craig Cash |
| Writer | Henry Normal |
| Director | Mark Mylod |
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Sep 199822:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 5 Jul 199922:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Sun 23 Jan 200021:55
Tue 5 Sep 200021:00BBC Choice- Sat 9 Sep 200021:00BBC Choice
- Sun 13 Jan 200221:30BBC Choice
- Thu 17 Jan 200221:00BBC Choice
- Wed 18 Sep 200222:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Fri 30 Oct 202021:30BBC One except Wales
- Sun 29 Nov 202023:40BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Mon 14 Aug 202322:00BBC Two HD, England, Wales & Wales HD only
- Wed 16 Aug 202322:00BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
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