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Release Year2012
Runtime—
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorCaroline Aherne
WritersCraig Cash, Caroline Aherne, Phil Mealey
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring
About The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring
Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won on a scratch card she found down the back of the sofa whilst looking for the ring and has kept quiet about his hundred pounds winnings. Nor is he especially sympathetic about Dave's impotency problem, though the entire Royle family unite to help recently widowed Joe from next door enjoy a restaurant-style evening in their house with the equally scatty Philomena, whom he has met through a want ad. On Christmas Day Barbara lashes out at Jim for his laziness and juvenile antics - though his description of a busty barmaid cures Dave's problem. However she is in for a pleasant surprise when she discovers just how he spent his scratch card winnings.
Directed by Caroline Aherne, The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring leans on a strong ensemble — Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.
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