Gogglebox first launched on our screens back in 2013 as we watched other families watching TV and loved their commentaries.
Now in its 17th season, the show has welcomed a bunch of couch critics over the years with new personalities and celebs joining each year.
But did you know the Channel 4 series has had a couple of narrators since it kicked off?
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Comedian and actress Caroline Aherne narrated the show in her iconic Mancunian accent for over three years before tragically passing away to lung cancer in April 2016.
The TV star was actually born in Ealing, West London, before moving up north to Wythenshawe, Manchester where she would find her calling.
Everyone’s favourite wit Mrs Merton
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Caroline began on the Manchester comedy circuit and specialised in character imitation with acts like Sister Mary Immaculate (an Irish nun) and Mitzi Goldberg (a country singer).
She’d develop into the much loved Mrs Merton who had her own chat show with real celebrities.
Her guests included Kriss Akabusi, Edwina Currie, Carol Vorderman and Jeremy Clarkson with whom Caroline used the utmost of her wit to mock them.
One famous line to Debbie McGee included: “What first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?”
Her repertoire was endless and Caroline would also appear on BBC’s The Fast Show – a sketch show with loads of catchphrases and gags.
Craig in comedy Early Doors
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Her role as a mouthy checkout girl stands out among many.
Caroline would be an integral part of the Royle Family where she starred alongside Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, as their daughter Denise Royle.
After a few more features on one-off specials of the show Caroline would voice Gogglebox until she died in 2016.
She had spoken publicly in 2014 that battling lung cancer and also stated how she and her brother were born with cancer of the retina.
Her humour lifted her up even in adversity as she said: “My mum told us that only special people get cancer.
“I must be very special as I’ve had it in my lungs and bladder as well.”
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After her death, many commemorated her life and comedic achievements, including Steve Coogan at Stand Up to Cancer 2016.
Her replacement on Gogglebox was fellow Mancunian and Royle Family star Craig Crash.
Craig was Dave Best in the comedy and co-wrote some episodes too.
The comedian still narrates the show as well as Gogglesprogs and has previously features on shows like Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Sunshine.
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