The Royle Family: Series 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Royle Family Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Pregnancy
Sep 23, 1999 · 30 min
Denise announces that she's pregnant. Jim thinks that Antony may be a "gay boy".
Sunday Lunch
Sep 30, 1999 · 30 min
Nana and Twiggy come round for Sunday dinner. Barbara loses her temper during lunch. She's feeling the onset of "the change".
Nana's Coming to Stay
Oct 7, 1999 · 30 min
Jim isn't best pleased when he learns that Barbara has invited Nana to come and stay with the Royles after her cataract operation. Antony announces that he's become the manager of
Nana Comes to Stay
Oct 14, 1999 · 30 min
Nana has had her cataract operation, so she comes to stay with the Royles. Jim is even less pleased now that she's arrived. Antony's band has split up.
Barbara's Finally Had Enough
Oct 21, 1999 · 30 min
Barbara loses patience with Jim and storms out of the house. Jim tries to show that he's concerned about Barbara by offering to make her a cup of tea!
Antony's Birthday
Oct 28, 1999 · 30 min
It's Antony's 18th birthday and the Royles are planning a family party. They finally get to meet Antony's girlfriend Emma.
Christmas with the Royle Family
Dec 25, 1999 · 30 min
It's Christmas Day. The family have just finished a big Christmas dinner. Barbara learns her turkey wasn't up to scratch, and Dave buys Denise a mobile phone for when the baby is b