Legendary TV Director Steve Bendelack joins Tom to discuss his illustrious career, from his groundbreaking work on Spitting Image and Never Mind The Buzzcocks to directing every episode of The Royle Family’s second series. Timestamps 0:47 - Steve Bendelack joins the show 2:20 - Steve’s early TV influences 10:10 - ‘Spitting Image’18:33 - ‘The Winjin’ Pom’ 25:03 - ‘The Saturday Night Armistice’27:20 - ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ 29:55 - ‘The Royle Family’ Support the show and get exclusive...

The concluding part of Tom's ramble about The Royle Family’s 2010 Christmas Special, ‘Joe’s Crackers’. 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: [email protected] Twitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The opening part of Tom's ramble about The Royle Family’s 2010 Christmas Special, ‘Joe’s Crackers’. 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! 0:14 - Introduction 3:20 - Listener emails 11:50 ‘Joe’s Crackers’ episode analysis  Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on...

An extended preview of the first episode of 'The Grapes Tapes', an episodic deep-dive of 'Early Doors'. Support the show and hear the whole thing: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom returns to ramble about The Royle's trip to The Pearl Of Prestayn, 2009's Christmas special, 'The Golden Egg Cup'. 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: [email protected] Twitter: https://x.com/RoyleRamblePod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyleRamblePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom returns to ramble about Ricky Tomlinson's crowning cinematic glory and cult footy film, 'Mike Bassett: England Manager'. And joining him is none other than acclaimed UK battle rapper and fellow comedy obsessive, Pamflit.    Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]     

Tom returns to ramble on 'The Wedding Day'. Discussing Cilla Black, Piccalilli, C&A + more!   Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts:...

Tom returns to ramble on 'Another Woman?'. Discussing Cleethorpes, jealousy and the history of the Banjo.   Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts:...

Tom returns to ramble on 'Jim's Birthday'. Discussing Ruth Rendell, Charlie Rodgers' bushy eyebrows, Polos and so much more.    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family...

Tom returns to dissect 'Sunday Afternoon', discussing Antiques Roadshow, Jeanette's wedding photos, Nana's first appearance and so much more. Quiet now, we're talking Queen Anne Furniture!    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's...

Tom returns to dissect the second episode of The Royle Family, 'Making Ends Meet'.     Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]   

The pilot episode! Tom introduces the podcast and discusses the first episode of 'The Royle Family', 'Bills, Bills, Bills'.    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out https://www.tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family...

Tom returns to ramble on the first episode of a whole new era for the show, 'The New Sofa'. Discussing Billy Liar, The Queen Mother, Maris Piper Potatoes + much more!    Help support the podcast and get access to series 1 of 'The Royle Ramble', exclusive subscriber show 'The Mrs Merton Ramble' + future episodes weeks before they drop on the main feed by becoming a patron:  The Royle Ramble | creating Royle Family Podcasts | Patreon   Follow the show on Twitter:...

Tom makes an exciting new mini-series announcement before getting into another edition of the best Royle Family podcast quiz show - bar none.    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle...

Tom returns to ramble on the excellent 'We Love The Royle Family' documentary from 2006. A special tribute to the familial masterpiece, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes. Featuring Noel Gallagher, Peter Kay, Richard & Judy, JK Rowling + more!    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram:...

Tom returns to ramble on the masterpiece that is 'The Queen of Sheba'. Discussing Matalan, Trevor McDonald, Johnny Cash + more!    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweiseye/   Check out tomkwei.com for more of Tom's podcasts    Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family...

Come join us for another edition of the best Royle Family podcast quiz show - bar none.    Massive thanks to George for coming on for this episode, where we chat about his own fandom before delving into 10 fiendish questions all about 'The Queen of Sheba'.    Reckon you're up to it? Email [email protected] to get in the hot seat.    Enjoying the show and want to help support? Consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theroyleramble   Follow the show on Twitter:...

Tom returns to ramble on 'Christmas With The Royle Family'. Discussing Freemasonry,  Hale, Joe Longthorne  + more!    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]   

Tom returns to ramble about the future of the show, Mrs Merton + his personal top 5 fave episodes of 'The Royle Family'.   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introduction discussing the future of the podcast 5:34 - 'The Mrs. Merton Show' + 'Mrs Merton & Malcolm' chat 14:02 - Top 5 fave episodes    Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]       

Tom returns to ramble on 'Christening'. Discussing Sinatra,  DVD Players, Brighton  + more!    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]   

Come join us for another edition of the best Royle Family podcast quiz show - bar none.    Massive thanks to Allister for coming on for this episode, where we chat about his own fandom before delving into 10 fiendish questions all about the third series.    Reckon you're up to it? Email [email protected] to get in the hot seat.    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on...

Tom returns to ramble on 'Anthony's Going To London'. Discussing Shopping City,  Dick Whittington, Scratchwood Services + more!    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]   

Tom returns to ramble on 'Elsie's Funeral'. Discussing North West Water, Capodimonte, Gammon + more!    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]   

Tom returns to ramble on 'Decorating'. Discussing Travis, Tina Turner, ketchup & mayo  + more!    Help support the show and listen to the next episode right now: https://www.patreon.com/theroyleramble?fan_landing=true   Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyleRamblePod   Email the show and get in touch with your own Royle Family thoughts: [email protected]