The Royle Family

Episode 1

The Queen of Sheba

57 mins

Frail, poorly Nana is now permanently in bed in the Royles' sitting room, causing Jim to sulk when she swaps the battery from the remote for her fan. Antony has split from Emma but brings their little boy Lewis to visit while Little David tries out his judo moves. Cheryl brings a succession of boyfriends to visit: nervous Derek, whose ginger hair reminds Nana of "Annie"; paintballing Slash; and rabbi Solomon. Denise gives birth to a daughter and names her Norma after Nana, which delights the great-granny, but just as Barbara is looking forward to having her floors laminated throughout, the worst happens: Nana slips away. It is a sad moment and even Jim sheds a tear. But Nana has told Denise that she wants her wake to be a jolly time, so the family obliges.