The Royle Family’s dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a heart-warming and hilarious staycation, travelling the length and breadth of northern England, in a quest to unlock each of its region’s own unique secrets.
Cast: Ricky Tomlinson, Sally Lindsay, Ralf Little
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. LancashireThe journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool - but they're quickly on the road on the first leg of their trip, heading to some real Lancashire hot-spots.CC43minMay 11, 2020
2. LakesThe duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.CC43minMay 18, 2020
3. North YorkshireIn Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.CC43minMay 25, 2020
4. North EastThe Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.CC43minJun 1, 2020
5. South YorkshireThe duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky, eat high-end yorkshire pudding and busk with local hero John Shuttleworth.CC43minJun 8, 2020
6. Coming Home: Manchester and LiverpoolIt’s the final week on the road for Royle Family dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little as their hilarious and heartwarming camper van adventure across the north comes to an end – with a double homecoming.CC43minJun 15, 2020
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The Royle Family’s dad and son Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little reunite years after they last got together, for a heart-warming and hilarious staycation, travelling the length and breadth of northern England, in a quest to unlock each of its region’s own unique secrets.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Chris Amess
- Studio
- North One Television
