It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the precinct while Dave and Denise are feeling the effects of the recession the most, and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet.
Ricky Tomlinson
as Jim
Sue Johnston
as Barbara
Caroline Aherne
as Denise
Craig Cash
as David
Ralf Little
as Anthony
Joanne Froggatt
as Saskia
Jessica Hynes
as Cheryl
Peter Martin
as Joe