We've been itching to talk about this in depth for a while. One of our all time favourite sitcoms 'The Royle Family' had set the bar so high in the early years, that even Aherne/Cash/Mealey could not maintain its quality from 2006 - 2012.

We debate whether the writing, or the performances of the actors is to blame. Or are we just pig ignorant and ungrateful lanky streaks of piss?

Let it be known, that we still regard even the latter specials as superior compared to most sitcoms in the last 10-15 years.

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Well, how about that? A Christmas bonus. Unfortunately not the kind to be deposited into your bank account, but one that'll cram your pod libraries.

Si, Dazza and Tom put forward their individual top 3 Xmas sitcom episodes of all time.

What are yours?

Have a ruddy bloody good Christmas. Eat plenty. Watch British comedy. Fall asleep (not to this pod).

We invited a mate each on to the pod for a cameo appearance discussion.

Meet Rob, Tim and Dan as they chose a favourite Christmas sitcom episode special and were asked to summarise their love for their selected episode and rounded off with a very quick quiz.

Merry Christmas to those 3 wise gentlemen.

The series closes with the chaps continuing to talk absolute nonsense, but in fine spirits as ever.

Contact us - send us a question. Make suggestions. Tell us to sod off, anything!

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Honestly, writing these descriptions is more tiresome than it might be for you listening to us - but otherwise, Gawd bless you for still downloading.

We lav ya!

Thank you for sticking with us - we hope Tom's mic issues hasn't turned you off.

I'm not saying nothing!

Goodness me - you've downloaded episode 3. (Thank you, mates)

Since that rhymes, we'll say no more.

You made it past the pilot ep and onto this epsiode. Second one of series 1.

Thank you!

How did you do? What did you think? Did you play along?

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Meet Si, Dazza and Tom.

Three 'sad bastards' but three very great mates. Isn't it worth a grin that we managed to have 'Pilot' and 'Fireworks' in the title. What better way to launch (geddit) our first ever podcast.

We decided to get away from the real world to hold grown-up conversations about every fine detail of various sitcoms we love.

We play some games - play along! If you do, then I reckon you won't be able to resist our weirdness and subscribe!