The Best Episodes Directed By Steve Bendelack

Every TV Episode Directed by Steve Bendelack Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Tundra
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Tundra

    S1:E4

    In an attempt to compete with daring adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, Howard and Vince set off in search of the Egg of Mantumbi - with the assistance of Gary Numan. Into the whiteness, the nothingness of the Arctic Tundra, the boys come face to face with hideous ice demon Black Frost. Luckily, Vince has befriended a polar bear.

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  2. Background image for The Date
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Date

    S1:E6

    Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate and the table set for five. The doorbell rings and in walks Tanya Green, the girl Mum has been trying to set up with Adam.

    Writer:N/A
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  3. Background image for The Dress
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Dress

    S1:E4

    Mum finds out that Dad didn't throw away his boxes of old magazines. Adam and Jonny are convinced that Mum's friend's daughter has a face like a foot. And Jim's distraught when Wilson goes missing.

    Writer:N/A
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  4. Background image for Smallest Ant
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Smallest Ant

    S1:E6

    There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping. 

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  5. Background image for Hard-Boiled Egg Eating
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Hard-Boiled Egg Eating

    S1:E3

    Lou and Andy visit the seaside, and there is a new member at Fat Fighters. 

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  6. Background image for Biggest House of Cards
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Biggest House of Cards

    S1:E5

    Andy wants a snake, and unscrupulous hypnotist Kenny Craig has some videos for sale. 

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  7. Background image for Most People in a Mini
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Most People in a Mini

    S1:E8

    Sebastian helps with an important visit from the Italian Prime Minister, and Vicky Pollard goes back to school.

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  8. Background image for Barbara's Finally Had Enough
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Barbara's Finally Had Enough

    S2:E5

    Barbara loses patience with Jim and storms out of the house. Jim tries to show that he's concerned about Barbara by offering to make her a cup of tea!

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  9. Background image for Tallest Man
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Tallest Man

    S1:E2

    Daffyd is astounded to discover that someone else has bought his copy of Gay Times.

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  10. Background image for The Jingle
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - The Jingle

    S1:E2

    Adam and Jonny are desperate to know why Dad keeps peering into his underpants with a magnifying glass.

    Writer:N/A
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  11. Background image for The Curtains
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Curtains

    S1:E3

    Mum's excited about the new curtains, but the boys and Grandma think they're horrible. Dad drops Mum's beef casserole on the kitchen floor, so Jonny and Adam head to the pub.

    Writer:N/A
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  12. Background image for Bath of Beans
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Bath of Beans

    S1:E1

    Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

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  13. Background image for Most Cigarettes in a Mouth
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Most Cigarettes in a Mouth

    S1:E4

    Dafydd is in denial at the hairdressers while Vicky appears in court.

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  14. Background image for Largest Mince Pie
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Largest Mince Pie

    S1:E7

    Vicky Pollard tells her social worker that she has swapped her baby for a Westlife CD. 

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  15. Background image for The Sofabed
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Sofabed

    S1:E1

    Dad has forgotten that he asked a man off eBay to come and pick up their old sofabed, which gets stuck on the stairs, trapping Mum and Adam upstairs. Will Mum ever get to see Masterchef?

    Writer:N/A
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  16. Background image for Christmas with the Royle Family
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Christmas with the Royle Family

    S2:E7

    It's Christmas Day. The family have just finished a big Christmas dinner. Barbara learns her turkey wasn't up to scratch, and Dave buys Denise a mobile phone for when the baby is born, even though she uses it to call Barbara on the house phone from upstairs! Antony goes to Emma's shortly afterwards, and Dave takes Nana home. Soon after Dave and Nana have left, Denise goes into labour upstairs in the bathroom, and Jim is left to comfort her. Denise reveals the baby isn't due until 3 weeks. Will the baby and Denise be alright?

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  17. Background image for Pregnancy
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Pregnancy

    S2:E1

    Denise announces that she's pregnant. Jim thinks that Antony may be a "gay boy".

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  18. Background image for Nana's Coming to Stay
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Nana's Coming to Stay

    S2:E3

    Jim isn't best pleased when he learns that Barbara has invited Nana to come and stay with the Royles after her cataract operation. Antony announces that he's become the manager of a band called 'Exit'.

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  19. Background image for Nana Comes to Stay
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Nana Comes to Stay

    S2:E4

    Nana has had her cataract operation, so she comes to stay with the Royles. Jim is even less pleased now that she's arrived. Antony's band has split up.

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  20. Background image for Antony's Birthday
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Antony's Birthday

    S2:E6

    It's Antony's 18th birthday and the Royles are planning a family party. They finally get to meet Antony's girlfriend Emma.

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  21. Background image for Sunday Lunch
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Sunday Lunch

    S2:E2

    Nana and Twiggy come round for Sunday dinner. Barbara loses her temper during lunch. She's feeling the onset of "the change".

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  22. Background image for The Mercedes
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #22 - The Mercedes

    S1:E5

    Sheila Bloom - also known as 'Bitchface' - almost runs Adam over on his birthday. When Dad reveals that he used to have a thing with Bitchface years ago, the boys can't believe it and Mum's not happy.

    Writer:N/A
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  23. Background image for Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail

    S1:E1

    The first of a new six-part comedy pop-quiz series. Mark Lamarr poses the questions for teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Tonight's panellists are Matthew Priest of Dodgy, former Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson and Right Said Fred's Richard Fairbrass, while the guest comedian is Donna McPhail.

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Steve Bendelack Ratings Summary

"Tundra" is the best rated episode directed by Steve Bendelack. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Julian Barratt. It aired on 6/8/2004 and is rated 1.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Date".