thoughts?

 

we found it funny, pretty much classic quips/jokes throughout... but it lacked something. think it is becoming a parody of itself and some of the jokes (computer in a bag) was just very lame. tbh i think the jokes been told now, and like laurel and hardy did in the latter stages of their career, re-visited past jokes with little effect. it was almost like these actors were playing actors who were playing the characters.

I (we) laughed out loud at bits but at the same time were disappointed with it in large parts.

 

Norma

Agreed. Great in places, but patchy in many others.

 

It was a classic sitcom but it has passed its peak and now seems tired.

 

They really should have killed it off with Nan dying.

Pending the iPlayer figures which when added will probably push Dr Who ahead of The Royle Family here are Xmas Day's ratings:

 

Christmas Day 2009 Full Roundup

 

BBC One

06:00- Breakfast: 1.2 (34.8%)

09:15- Ingenious: 1.3 (15.2%)

10:15- Christmas Day Eucharist: 0.8 ( 7.9%)

11:15- Sarah Jane Adventures: 0.8 ( 7.6%)

12:10- BBC News: 1.5 (13.8%)

12:25- The Santa Clause: 2.0 (18.5%)

14:00- Top of the Pops Christmas: 3.4 (27.6%)

15:00- The Queen: 5.6 (36.7%)

15:10- The Incredibles: 5.1 (32.1%)

16:55- Shrek The Halls: 5.6 (31.9%)

17:20- BBC News: 6.8 (36.5%)

17:30- The Gruffalo: 8.8 (42.6%)

18:00- Doctor Who: 10.0 (42.2%)

19:00- Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special: 6.8 (27.9%)

20:00- EastEnders: 10.9 (45.9%)

21:00- The Royle Family: 10.2 (42.5%)

22:00- Gavin and Stacey: 9.2 (39.2%)

22:30- Cathetine Tate: Nan’s Christmas Carol: 7.1 (36.2%)

23:20- BBC News: 4.6 (30.5%)

23:30- On Christmas Night: 3.4 (23.8%)

23:35- National Lottery Draws: 1.9 (14.6%)

23:45- Speed: 1.2 (15.6%)

 

BBC Two

14:15- White Christmas: 1.3 ( 9.2%)

...

18:50- The Queen: 0.9 ( 3.6%)

19:00- James May’s Toy Stories: 2.6 (10.8%)

20:00- Dad’s Army: 3.4 (14.5%)

20:30- Blackadder The Third: 2.9 (12.1%)

21:00- Top Gear: 1.5 ( 6.1%)

22:00- Oz and James Drink to Christmas: <0.8m

23:00- The Funny Side Of…: 1.0 ( 6.5%)

00:00- QI: 0.9 (10.1%)

 

ITV1

09:25- Christmas Cooks Challenge: 0.8 ( 9.0%)

10:25- Creature Comforts: 1.5 (14.5%)

10:55- Santa Claus – The Movie: 2.2 (20.1%)

13:00- ITV News & Weather: 2.2 (19.7%)

13:10- The Polar Express: 2.7 (22.7%)

15:00- HM The Queen: 2.5 (16.6%)

15:10- You’ve Been Framed at Christmas!: 2.6 (17.2%)

15:40- Happy Feet: 3.4 (20.0%)

17:40- ITV News & Weather: 3.8 (17.9%)

18:00- Emmerdale: 5.2 (21.9%)

19:00- Coronation Street: 7.9 (32.4%)

20:00- All Star Mr & Mrs Christmas Special: 2.9 (12.2%)

21:00- Agatha Christie’s Poirot: 3.7 (16.1%)

23:00- ITV News & Weather: 2.8 (15.3%)

23:15- Gladiator: 1.1 (12.8%)

 

Channel 4

15:10- Deal or no Deal: Scrooge or Santa: 1.3 ( 8.4%)

16:15- Annie: 1.1 ( 5.8%)

18:35- The Secret Millionaire Changed My Life: 0.6 (2.5%)

19:40- Channel 4 News: 0.5 (2%)

19:45- Katie: My Beautiful Face: 0.4 (1.5%)

20:50- The Alternative Christmas Message: 0.4 (1.8%)

21:00- Grey Gardens: 0.4 (2%)

23:05- Lee Evans: Big: Live at the O2: 1.1 ( 8.2%)

 

Five

17:00- Heads or Tails: 0.4 (2.0%)

18:00- High Society: 0.7 (2.8%)

20:00- Gadget Show: Gadget of the Decade: 0.5 (2%)

21:00- The ABBA Years: 1.0 (4.2%)

22:00- Mamma Mia: Where Did It All Go Right?: 0.8 (4.0%)

 

Oh, I loved this, I was continually laughing.

It wasn't vintage Royle Family by any means, but it was definitely better than last years.

i still think its good

So much better than last years :wub: loved it

It was enjoyable, im a big fan of the royle family but this certyainly wasnt up there with the best of it but it was funny in parts and overall enjoyable, but i much prefered last years christmas special.

Agreed. Great in places, but patchy in many others.

 

It was a classic sitcom but it has passed its peak and now seems tired.

 

They really should have killed it off with Nan dying.

 

yep, think you are spot on there.

I have to agree about ending it when nana died as she played a huge part in the show.