Caroline and Craig started out on KFM Radio when it was a pirate station.

The Royle Family creators started out presenting a Radio show together.

The Royle family articles and interviews

Antony is no Hollywood heartthrob but he certainly had his fair share of famous admirers.

Jim and Twiggy get off their backsides for once and partake in a spot of dancing.

Unsurprisingly, Craig and Caroline get recognised wherever they go

Ralf little explains how he and his mother was surprised how funny the it was.

Interviews and clips from The Royle Family

The everyday working-class housebound existence of Jim Royle and family.

Being a massive George Formby fan, Ricky's wife bought him a rather expensive ukulele.

Andy Whymet and Rebecca Front discuss their favourite Royle Family characters.

Open up our gallery packed with shots of the Royles through the ages.

Even the most brilliant sitcoms start out with the cast fearing the worst.

It may come as no surprise that Ricky is more of an armchair footy fan.

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne's acclaimed sitcom is a rare mix of grit and wit.

Allow us to enlighten you about Britain's first family with 10 top facts.

The cast and crew used to have so much fun on set with the props guys erected a jail.

Royle Family stars Ricky and Ralf reunite in our brand new and exclusive show.