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Barbara's Old Ring

Seasonal edition of the sitcom. It is Christmas at the Royles', and Barbara has gone overboard with the presents. Meanwhile, Dave reveals his Dragons' Den idea.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles', and Barbara has gone overboard with the presents - 'If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?' she asks, having spent a whole two hours in a pound shop.

A new neighbour with an impressive cleavage moves onto the street, but will she be welcome on the sofa? In a flash of seasonal entrepreneurial spirit, Dave reveals the idea he intends to pitch to Dragons' Den. Will it take off and make them rich? Or is Jim's scratch card more likely to bring in the Christmas cheer?

Next door, Joe is looking for love and places an advert in a Lonely Hearts column, reading 'Vacant Lady Wanted'. Who could resist?

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1 hour

Last on

Tue 21 Dec 202123:05
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

Jim RoyleRicky Tomlinson
Barbara RoyleSue Johnston
Denise BestCaroline Aherne
Dave BestCraig Cash
Joe CarrollPeter Martin
DirectorCaroline Aherne
WriterCaroline Aherne
WriterCraig Cash
WriterPhil Mealey
ProducerLucy Ansbro

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 201221:45
    BBC One
  • Tue 23 Dec 201421:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD & Scotland
  • Tue 23 Dec 201422:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 21 Dec 202122:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 21 Dec 202123:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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