Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
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.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Blackpool
45 mins
The journey begins at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.
Episode 2
Cumbria
44 mins
The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.
Episode 3
Yorkshire
44 mins
In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing session in Leeds, curry in Bradford, chocolate in York and a trip to Whitby on Halloween.
Episode 4
North East
45 mins
The 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 football legend.
Episode 5
South Yorkshire
45 mins
The duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky (The Devil's Arse), eat high-end Yorkshire pudding, and busk with John Shuttleworth in Sheffield.
Episode 6
Manchester & Liverpool
45 mins
It's the final leg of the duo's tour. Ralf tries to conquer a childhood food fear at Bury Market and Ricky brings his TV son to some favourite haunts in Liverpool.
