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Welcome to a podcast all about ’The Royle Family’. Join us as we discuss, review and analyse one of Britain’s all-time classic comedy shows. Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.com Twitter: @RoyleRamblePod

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Wernham Blogg's James & Danny join Tom to ramble about the tenuous yet interesting relationship between 'The Office' & 'The Royle Family'.Check out the superb 'Wernham Blogg - The Office & Extras Podcast' hereSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron! You also get to listen to 'Blurtin Mrs Merton' & 'The Gritish Film Club' weeks before the drop on the main feed.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quite A Boast's MJ Price joins Tom to dig into the opening episode of The Mrs Merton Show's second series.Originally broadcast: 12/11/1995Guests:Saucy sea monster, Jo BrandScottish shining staple, Lorraine KellyEloquent enigmatic, Chris EubanksCheck out the superb 'Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & Mortimer' hereSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron! You also get to listen to 'Blurtin Mrs Merton' & 'The Gritish Film Club' weeks before the drop on the main feed.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by Ben Snakefield to dig into one of the greatest British films of the century, 'Bait'.Bait is a 2019 British drama fillm written and directed by Mark Jenkin. Starring Edward Rowe as a struggling fisherman, the film deals with the tensions that arise between locals and tourists in a Cornish fishing village against a backdrop of second homes, short-term lets, and gentrification.Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron! You also get to listen to 'Blurtin Mrs Merton' & 'The Gritish Film Club' weeks before the drop on the main feed.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back once again with another retrospective review of the Mrs Merton Show, this time looking at the 6th episode of the first series with YouTube cultural critic, Upstaged By A Dog.Check out Leigh's amazing work here.Original episode transmission: 24/03/1995Guests:Renowned raconteur, Ned SherrinVibrant gyrator, Mr MotivatorPrime Minister's sibling, Terry Major-BallTeflon Newsman, Nick OwenSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePodThanks for supporting the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Acclaimed producer, Cruger, joins Tom to dig into one of the most Gritish films ever made, 'Nil By Mouth' (1997).Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron! You also get to listen to 'Blurtin Mrs Merton' & 'The Gritish Film Club' weeks before the drop on the main feed.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by UK Battle Rap legend Pamflit to discuss the fifth episode of the Mrs Merton Show.Originally aired: 10/03/1995Guests:Boisterous astrologer, Russell GrantSaucy high society sort, Countess Bienvenida SokolowHorrendous wrongun, Fred TalbotSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Early Doors Quiz #1

Early Doors Quiz #1

2025-06-1748:22

Tom is joined by Royle Ramble listener, Ben, for 10 fiendish questions covering Early Doors S1 & S2. Questions begin: 16:50 Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Bosoms down South, Bingo up North. That's what I always say" Tom is joined by Tyler from the mighty Goon Pod to discuss the fourth episode of the Mrs Merton Show.Originally aired: 03/03/1995Guests:Beloved entertainer, Dale WintonDerided campaigner, Mary WhitehouseRoyal telltale, Peter RussellCockney broadcaster, Derek JamesonSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Check out the superb Goon Pod here.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An extended preview of the sixth episode of 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors'.Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by One Foot In The Podcast's very own Tom to discuss the third episode of the Mrs Merton Show.Originally aired: 24/02/1995Guests:Brothel mistress, Cynthia PayneTV wino, Jilly GooldenUFO witnesser, Arthur TomlinsonRadio wrongun, Dave Lee TravisSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Check out Tom's excellent One Foot In The Grave podcast hereEmail: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"You're fucking there mate!"Eric Peacock of the mighty Soundtracker podcast joins Tom for another edition of The Gritish Film Club. Digging into Shane Meadows' twisted revenge masterpiece, 'Dead Man's Shoes' (2004)Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron! You also get to listen to 'Blurtin Mrs Merton' & 'The Gritish Film Club' weeks before the drop on the main feed.Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by listener, John Sturm, to discuss another episode of the Mrs Merton Show.Originally aired: 17/02/1995Guests: Ken Livingstone, Mandy Smith, Drusila Beyfus & Kevin Kennedy Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking every single episode of the show (1998 - 2012). This audio is accompanied by a kaleidscopic visual celebration of over 300 screenshots here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnSKx9VwXuo&t=1120s&pp=ygUMcm95bGUgcmFtYmxlSupport the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by listener, Fergal Kinney, to discuss the first episode of the Mrs Merton Show.Originally aired: 10/02/1995Guests: Kriss Akabusi, Debbie McGee, Chris Greener & Steve CooganCheck out Fergal's piece in The Tribune, 'The Royle Family at 25'; https://tribunemag.co.uk/2023/09/the-royle-family-at-25 Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The debut episode of The Gritish Film Club, a new series delving into British cinema’s grittiest gems.Kicking off with Mike Leigh’s 1973 Play for Today classic, Hard Labour, a stark masterpiece featuring a breakout performance from Liz Smith, 25 years before she became Norma. Huge thanks to Jack Wager for coming on the show for the discussion. Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blurtin' Mrs Merton #1

Blurtin' Mrs Merton #1

2025-02-0301:09:15

Tom kicks off a brand new series for the podcast, 'Blurtin' Mrs Merton', which is a deep-dive look into the beloved mock talk show starring Caroline Aherne, 'The Mrs Merton Show'.Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Check out Martin Kelner's fantastic books, 'When Will Be Famous' & 'Sit Down & Cheer' here. Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe's Crackers Quiz

Joe's Crackers Quiz

2025-01-1442:00

Tom turns quizmaster as Jack tackles 10 fiendish questions all about 'Joe's Crackers'. Mastermind, my arse. Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Charity Specials

The Charity Specials

2025-01-0231:52

Tom returns to cover the final ever times we spend with the Royle Family: the Children In Need (2008) + Comic Relief Specials (2009 & 2013).Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The wonderful Jim Whelan joins Tom to discuss playing Father Kennedy on 'The Royle Family', alongside a host of iconic roles on some of the UK's biggest TV shows.Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!BUY JIM'S FANTASTIC AUTOBIOGRAPHY: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imposter-Autobiography-Jim-Whelan/dp/1789828481 Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The concluding part of Tom's ramble about The Royle Family's 2012 Christmas Special, 'Barbara's Old Ring'Support the show and get exclusive access to 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors' by visiting https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble and becoming a patron!Email: theroyleramblepod@gmail.comTwitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royleramblepod?_t=8ruCVRZaoG8&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyleramblepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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