There hasn't been much on this Christmas that I've really enjoyed, but this was one of the better Christmas offerings, I found the last 2 specials nothing of the sort, so nice to see them back at home, thought Saskia was a fab addition to the family, and fitted in well, The ashes in the urn was quite relevent to me as my granny is on the sideboard and we all raised a glass to her on Christmas Day..:D
Brilliant episode, certainly one of the best and a world away from the disasterous "The Golden Egg Cup". "Joe's Crackers" is certainly up there (but not quite reaching) "The Queen of Sheba".
The script was hilarious, from visions of a conga line at a funeral to dentures on a bedside table. "She's certified insane" was a pearler as was Joe calling Saskia "swastika" and Cheryl drinking nearly two pints of Bailey's in ten minutes.
What did let it down though was Jim. He's gone from being mildly annoyed at the world to borderline nasty and aggresive but then again I suppose age does do that to some people. Although, his serving up the Christmas turkey enduced more than a smile, especially as he sat open toed next to Saskia.
What was the story with Anthony and Emma (Sheridan Smith).
The first Christmas special had her parents coming over, talking about, amongst other stuff, how they were going to set Anthony and Emma up because she was pregnant.
The next time we saw Anthony was in the Queen of Sheba where I thought he was working successfully for Emma's Dad and now he is with a new one who is also pregnant.
Its not really a sit com though is it, not in the strictest sense!Its a parody of working class life and cleverly written dialogue, there are very few situations as such!:)
Yes it is! The definition of a Sitcom is "a comedy which has recurring characters in a common environment", eg a home or a workplace. Which, to me, describes The Royle Family perfectly.
What was the story with Anthony and Emma (Sheridan Smith).
The first Christmas special had her parents coming over, talking about, amongst other stuff, how they were going to set Anthony and Emma up because she was pregnant.
The next time we saw Anthony was in the Queen of Sheba where I thought he was working successfully for Emma's Dad and now he is with a new one who is also pregnant.
Anyone know the back story?
Anthony referred to 'Lewis' this could be his son with Emma, presumably Sheridan Smith wasn't involved with this episode so they bought in Saskia as a replacement.
Anthony referred to 'Lewis' this could be his son with Emma, presumably Sheridan Smith wasn't involved with this episode so they bought in Saskia as a replacement.
Anthony referred to 'Lewis' this could be his son with Emma, presumably Sheridan Smith wasn't involved with this episode so they bought in Saskia as a replacement.
Lewis was in The Queen of Sheba and it was revealed then (2006) that Anthony and Emma had split up.
"Joe's Crackers" (the 2010 Christmas special) is being repeated on 21st December on BBC One at 9pm.
I cannot wait, I was thinking it was going to be dire as I really didn't enjoy the 2009 "The Golden Egg Cup" special. But this was a pleasent surprise and one of my favorite things I watched of Xmas last year.
"Do you have any pictures of Mary not in the urn?"
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Joe and Anthony were quite superb.
Jim was Jim - close to vile but never quite crossing that line.
Jim dishing out the turkey was a great visual gag.
And the photographs scene:D:D:D
But the best of all was Joe ceremonially picking up the Dyson:D:D:D:D:D
The script was hilarious, from visions of a conga line at a funeral to dentures on a bedside table. "She's certified insane" was a pearler as was Joe calling Saskia "swastika" and Cheryl drinking nearly two pints of Bailey's in ten minutes.
What did let it down though was Jim. He's gone from being mildly annoyed at the world to borderline nasty and aggresive but then again I suppose age does do that to some people. Although, his serving up the Christmas turkey enduced more than a smile, especially as he sat open toed next to Saskia.
I'd give it 9/10 this year, back on form at last.
My only worry is the only 2 specials which have been good have involved the death of someone
The first Christmas special had her parents coming over, talking about, amongst other stuff, how they were going to set Anthony and Emma up because she was pregnant.
The next time we saw Anthony was in the Queen of Sheba where I thought he was working successfully for Emma's Dad and now he is with a new one who is also pregnant.
Anyone know the back story?
Yes it is! The definition of a Sitcom is "a comedy which has recurring characters in a common environment", eg a home or a workplace. Which, to me, describes The Royle Family perfectly.
Anthony referred to 'Lewis' this could be his son with Emma, presumably Sheridan Smith wasn't involved with this episode so they bought in Saskia as a replacement.
Anthony split up with Emma years ago
Lewis was in The Queen of Sheba and it was revealed then (2006) that Anthony and Emma had split up.
Yes that's what I meant, didn't word it very well, I knew they'd split and Saskia was his new girlfriend, too many Baileys after a big lunch...:D:D
I found the scene when Joe was talking about Marys funeral and Jim laughing very nasty.
Mary was a good friend to Barbara and Jim laughing at Marys funeral was very insensitive to Joes feeling, especially Barbara
It was hardly Mary's death that set everyone (except Barbara) around the table off... it was Joe's awesome poem.
Have to disagree, Joe's Crackers is far superior to the Golden Eggcup.
YES THERE ISN'T ANOTHER ONE PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR
I cannot wait, I was thinking it was going to be dire as I really didn't enjoy the 2009 "The Golden Egg Cup" special. But this was a pleasent surprise and one of my favorite things I watched of Xmas last year.
"Do you have any pictures of Mary not in the urn?"
What are they putting on in its place ?