The Royal

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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.

For Better, for Worse: Episode Image
Episode 1For Better, for Worse

A new nurse arrives at the Royal and makes an immediate impact, while Ken and Alun cope with a farming family in trouble.

Beggars and Choosers: Episode Image
Episode 2Beggars and Choosers

Serious allegations are made against staff at the Royal, and there's more trouble when a suspected drunk driver is brought in.

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Episode 3No Room for Ravers

Nostalgic medical drama. Alun aims for the big time but discovers the true cost of fame, and Dr Weatherill's visit to a reclusive patient unlocks deep-seated wartime memories and sets off a chain o...

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Episode 4The Rose Queen

An innocent case of food poisoning turns out to be something more sinister, and Frankie and Meryl's relationship suffers because of a job he takes on to help an injured girl.

It's What's on the Inside That Counts: Episode Image
Episode 5It's What's on the Inside That Counts

Dr Weatherill gets embroiled in an ethical battle when the parents of a dangerously ill newborn oppose treatment. Contains scenes of injuries

Duty Bound: Episode Image
Episode 6Duty Bound

Goodwin finds that a woman scorned is a formidable enemy - especially when she is one of his patients. Meanwhile, Samantha takes action...With historical outdated attitudes, and prejudices of the era.

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Episode 7Sins of the Father

Ormerod is confronted with a family tragedy when a domestic dispute spirals out of control, and Lizzie's scooter causes more trouble than it is worth.

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Episode 8Everybody Needs Somebody

Matron is attacked by a thief but there is a surprise when the culprit is unmasked. The hospital deals with the threat of tuberculosis.

Say a Little Prayer: Episode Image
Episode 9Say a Little Prayer

Sister Brigid faces a dilemma at the convent, and Dr Weatherill discovers that the root cause of a family tragedy lies up at the farm.

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Episode 10The Way We Were

Goodwin goes to extreme lengths to rescue a pair who have been caving, while Nurse Taylor's dreams are shattered and Matron's world is turned upside down by a face from the past.

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Episode 11Sinking Feeling

Matron prepares for a new way of life, until events take an unexpected turn, while Ormerod has to make an agonising decision to save a fisherman trapped aboard a sinking trawler.

While the Cat's Away: Episode Image
Episode 12While the Cat's Away

Sparks fly when Harper instigates an economy drive at the hospital, and Goodwin and Taylor make an unexpected delivery while attending an accident at a farm.

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