BABY David was welcomed into The Royle Family on Christmas Day back in 1999 - as part of the show's iconic third series. The sweet baby was the firstborn child of character David and Denise best - played by Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne.
Named David after his father - the tot appeared throughout series three, including at his christening day and first birthday on Christmas Day.
He returned years later in 2006 - for the reunion episode of the show The Queen of Sheba - where he was seen as a young child.
The sweet youngster made fans gush and coo every time he appeared on the TV screen - but now two decades later, he looks totally unrecognisable.
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