The Royal

2003•4 series

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A dedicated staff of doctors and nurses care for patients at the fictional St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in the seaside town of Elsinby in this spin-off of the popular British show `Heartbeat'. Set in the 1960s, the series focuses on the medical issues faced by patients and the moral dilemmas those emergencies bring about.

Episode 1All at Sea

Cheriton and Taylor take to the waves to look into a family dispute on board a fishing trawler. With historical outdated attitudes, and prejudices of the era.

Episode 2Snakes and Ladders

Cheriton falls foul of the establishment and fuels Meryl's jealousy when he clashes with a senior doctor.

Episode 3Thicker Than Water

Sister Brigid has a crisis of faith, family secrets are exposed when a hunting trip ends in tragedy and Ken and Harper clash.

Episode 4Wishing and Hoping

There are fears of an epidemic. Middleditch's act of kindness spells trouble for Ormerod and Weatherill. Cheriton is in trouble.

Episode 5One of Those Days

Nostalgic medical drama. Harper gets a shock after Ken discovers his plans, Mr Rose takes drastic action, and Sister Brigid performs a miracle. S2 Ep5

Episode 6The Last Waltz

Nostalgic medical drama series. Dr Ormerod has to make a decision about Caroline as a patient of Dr Weatherill is determined to keep details of her illness a secret. S2 Ep6

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