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Barbara Royle née Speakman
RFCR 159
Barbara Royle in 2009

Date of Birth:

Unknown

Place of Birth:

Manchester, England

Residence:

Manchester, England

Occupation:

Retired

Marital Status:

Married to James Randolph Royle

Family:

James Royle (husband)
Denise Best (daughter)
Antony Royle (son)
Mr Speakman (father) †
Norma Speakman (mother) †
Mr Royle (father-in-law) †
Mrs Royle (mother-in-law) †
David Best (son-in-law)
Saskia Royle (daughter-in-law)
David Best (grandson)
Norma Best (granddaughter)
Lewis Royle (grandson)
Unknown Royle (grandchild)

First Appearance:

Bills, Bills, Bills

Last Appearance:

Barbara's Old Ring

Portrayed By:

Sue Johnston

Barbara Royle (née Speakman) is the wife of Jim Royle, with whom she has two children, Denise Best and Antony Royle. She is also the daughter of Norma Speakman and the mother-in-law of David Best and Saskia Royle. Through Denise, she has a grandson, David Best and a granddaughter, Norma Best, and through Antony, she has a grandson, Lewis Royle and another grandchild, whose name is unknown.

Personality[]

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Barbara with husband Jim and daughter Denise in 2009

As Jim's wife, Barbara is a busy, hard-working homemaker. Every Sunday she cooks all the family a Sunday dinner; every Christmas she cooks them all a Christmas dinner while her "couch potato" husband sits in his armchair watching the telly, doing absolutely nothing to help her. Barbara has always been a great mother to Denise and Antony, supporting them all the way in whatever they do. She has a really close bond with her daughter, although they are nothing alike. Denise supported her while she was working at the bakery and going through the stress of menopause.

Appearance[]

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Barbara with daugher Denise and son-in-law Dave in 2012

Barbara is known for wearing jumpers and cardigans along with leggings, jeans, and skirts. She is also well-known for wearing her pink watch, her glasses on a chain, and her pink slippers. Her hair is either half-up and half-down or up; it starts off dark-blonde and gradually goes grey. She has blue eyes just like her daughter.

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