Royle Family star gets own chat show

Ralf Little is to host his own chat show.

The Royle Family star has landed a 17-show run on BBC Choice, to be recorded in July and August.

Little fronted the digital channel's Up Late for two weeks last year, on a rota that also included comics Gina Yashere and Mel and Sue.

The Ralf Little Show promises more celebrity chat and music.

He plays dogsbody Anthony in the hit BBC comedy.