It also marked the return of Ralf Little as Antony , who joined Dave , Denise , Jim and Barbara in the one - off mini episode .
The Royle Family returned as part of Comic Relief , on 13 March 2009 .
Royle Family also marked the return of Ralf Little as Antony , who joined Dave , Denise , Jim and Barbara in the one - off mini episode .
The Royle Family returned as part of Comic Relief , on 13 March 2009 .