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The Royle Family star Sue Johnston has opened up on how difficult it is to watch the once hugely-popular comedy series in the years since fellow star Caroline Aherne sadly died. Sue, who played family matriarch Barbara Royle in the iconic show from 1998 to 2012, was on-screen mum to daughter Denise (played by Caroline), and the pair joined show star Ricky Tomlinson as Jim Royle. Sadly, Caroline, who also created the sitcom, died of cancer after a short battle with the disease in 2016.

Bob Odenkirk As part of Variety‘s 100 Greatest Television Shows of All Time issue, we asked 12 of our favorite creators of television to discuss the series that inspire and move them. Check out all the essays, and read our full list of the best TV shows ever made. Almost nothing happens in “The Royle Family.” Over the course of 25 episodes, we occasionally pop into two other rooms of the central family’s house in Manchester, England — the dinner table, and a tiny kitchen loaded with dirty dishes. But most of the action takes place in the TV room, as everybody sits around, enabling each other’s weaknesses and shortcomings.

Celebrity Gogglebox was back on our screens tonight and the show reunited TV royalty. Sitting down to watch the telly was none other than The Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston.

Gogglebox fans have been left overwhelmed with excitement as two new additions were announced for the celerity spin-off. The Channel 4 show has been a hit amongst viewers for 10 years with those tuning in to watch a bunch of normal folk giving their honest reviews on the newest TV show, classic films and breaking news announcements.

Gogglebox has just become that much more star-studded with the additions of Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight. The new series of the Channel 4 programme has seen several new faces join the line-up, including the likes of comedian Katherine Ryan, singer Tom Grennan and singer Jane McDonald. It provides viewers with a fascinating look into the living rooms of some of their favourite celebrities while answering some very important questions… What are their hot beverages of choice? What kind of biscuit is their fave? You know, the real head scratchers.

Gogglebox. The Lionheart hitmaker, 28, has signed up to the hit Channel 4 show alongside his dad. The father and son duo will make their first onscreen appearance on Friday 16 June alongside celeb favourites Rylan Clark and his mum Linda and Shaun Ryder and his Happy Mondays bandmate Bez.

As Eurovision kicked off in spectacular style with the first Semi-finals on Tuesday night, fans across the UK were left feeling more than a little emotional when the late Paul O’Grady appeared in the show’s opening video. Starring in the Welcome to Liverpool video, the Birkenhead-born star, famous for his drag persona Lily Savage appeared on screen to flash his trademark smile alongside a clear twinkle in his eye.

Weeks after his unexpected death Paul O’Grady has appeared on screen once more, in a special short film to mark the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest and welcome the world to Liverpool.The late comedian and TV stalwart, originally from Birkenhead, Merseyside, was one of a host of celebs to take part in the film to show his pride in his home region – which is taking on competition hosting duties in 2023 on behalf of Ukraine.The project was one of the last things Paul filmed before his death, and his posthumous appearance has been approved by his family and friends. He died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on March 28 at the age of 67.

Earlier this week, we reported Peter Martin, 82, had died. In Emmerdale, he was known to millions as Len Reynolds. He played the character between 2001 and 2007.

Ricky Tomlinson has issued a tribute to Royle Family co-star Peter Martin following his death aged 82. The two shared the screen together in the legendary BBCsitcom.

Legendary soap Brookside is making a return after it was announced that all episodes of the Liverpool drama are going to be streamed on STV Player. It's been 20 years since the 13 houses on Britain’s most famous cul-de-sac were boarded up, and iconic families such as the Corkhills, Dixons and Grants said their last goodbyes.

TV favourite Stacey Dooley surprised fans with her pregnancy news this month but she did give fans an unwitting heads-up months ago. Stacey announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a snap of her growing bump after hiding it from fans for many weeks. The 35 year old is expecting her first baby with professional dancer Kevin Clifton after the pair met on BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

TV presenter Stacey Dooley managed to keep her pregnancy under wraps from fans using clever Instagram tricks and by wearing a lot of baggy tops. Stacey announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a snap of her growing bump earlier this week, after hiding it for many weeks.

Brookside fans have been left delighted after spotting its stars reuniting 19 years after the series ended.The Liverpool-set soap debuted in November 1982 and showcased several exciting and controversial storylines in the two decades it aired, before the show bowed out for good in 2003. Mark Moraghan, who played character Greg Shadwick, posted a photo as he was joined by his former co-stars — who looked unrecognisable 20 years on from the soap.

Remember how we all used to gather on the sofa to laugh, cry and truly identify with The Royle Family? This hugely-loved show really was one of those once-in-a-blue-moon sitcoms that managed to unite the generations - from your comedy-disliking grandma all the way through to that surly uncle who usually only watches sport. Shot through with a real warmth and easy-going humour, audiences instantly just clicked with this most down-to-earth of familes.Tuning in to follow their trials and tribulations almost became something of a ritual, helping propel the programme from strength to strength through the late 90s and beyond.

BBC comedy series The Witchfinder has been released – you can check it out below.Set in 1645, the series stars Tim Key (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa) as a failing witchfinder who transports a suspected witch, played by Daisy May Cooper (This Country), across England to a trial which could turn around his fortunes.The six-part series also features a huge ensemble cast, including Jessica Hynes (Spaced), Daniel Rigby (Landscapers), Tuwaine Barrett (Blue Story), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No.9), Julian Barrett (The Mighty Boosh), Ricky Tomlinson (The Royle Family) and Rosie Cavaliero (Peep Show).Others on the cast include Cariad Lloyd (Murder In Successville), Ellie White (Stath Lets Flats), Vincent Franklin (The Thick Of It), Joplin Sibtain (White Gold), Allan Mustafa (People Just Do Nothing), Seb Cardinal (Cardinal Burns) and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars).A synopsis reads: “It’s the 12 months of our Lord 1645 and concern of witchcraft is rife. Puritanical Christianity, deep-seated superstition and a willingness to scapegoat outsiders have created a tinderbox of suspicion by which few are secure.

Read more: EastEnders' Toby Alexander-Smith and Emmerdale star girlfriend expecting their first baby Most noticeably, the restaurant has moved from London to Manchester, and since 2015, the narrator’s voice has been that of Brian Protheroe, who took over from actor and former-semi professional footballer, Ralf Little. Prior to the launch of First Dates, the ex-narrator had a hugely successful career, and has continued to do so long after leaving the dating show.

Set in a Manchester council house, The Royle Family ran for just three seasons plus specials, but had a massive cultural impact.

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our region has produced some incredible talent. And while the likes of Steven Gerrard, Jodie Comer and Ricky Tomlinson are all immediately associated with our city, there are plenty more stars with a subtle connection to Merseyside.

Hull Live. This includes Ricky Tomlinson and Anna Friel as well as other co-stars who have become singers and directors.

Liverpool to take part in a mass testing scheme following his sibling's tragic death. The Royle Family actor, who was born in Lancashire but has lived in Liverpool for most of his life, shared a video plea on the city council's Twitter page.

Caroline Aherne had passed away. The Royle Family actors hit it off right away when they were filming the iconic series, which ran from 1998 to 2000 - with five special episodes airing from 2006 until 2012.