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.

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Episode 1Loved and Lost

Doctor Ormerod returns to work after his accident, Mr Middleditch makes a surprise announcement, and a patient's desperate act leads to a shock for everybody.

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Episode 2Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man

As Middleditch hands over to a new administrator, there's a last surprise in store for him, while Mr Rose finds himself at the centre of attention. With historical outdated attitudes of the era.

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Episode 3Thinking Too Hard

Dr Goodwin deals with a family dispute when a local impresario is admitted, and Lizzie finds an admirer, but Ken is not convinced that his intentions are honourable.

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Episode 4Seeking Refuge

Spin-off medical drama. Dr Goodwin is accused of taking sides when he goes too far to help someone, and there is a mystery with a patient admitted under a false name.

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Episode 5Fever

The hospital faces an outbreak of a major infectious disease causing panic in the community, and Dr Ormerod and Dr Weatherill must confront a personal crisis.

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Episode 6Letting Go

Frankie faces trouble when someone tries to steal his motorbike, and Dr Ormerod and Dr Weatherill uncover a family secret when a woman refuses to be admitted to hospital.

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Episode 7Love Is All You Need

Spin-off medical drama set in a cottage hospital. Carnegie questions Weatherill's competence after a day at the beach ends in tragedy for a local family.

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Episode 8Waifs and Strays

While treating a sick baby, Dr Goodwin uncovers dark secrets its parents would prefer to keep hidden, while Rose and Ormerod have an adventure at a hippy encampment.

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Episode 9Winners and Losers

Spin-off medical drama. The arrival of a new locum ruffles some feathers, and a day at the races seems perfect for Carnegie and Catherine's first date. S5 Ep9

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Episode 10The Price of Progress

Price of Progress: Medical drama series. Dr Makori takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk, and Carnegie has some shocking news when an X-ray machine breaks down. S5 Ep10

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Episode 11Keep on Running

Medical drama. Alun saves the day when a patient takes matters into his own hands, and Goodwin and Makori find themselves getting closer. S5 Ep11

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Episode 12From This Day Forward

Medical drama. A wedding reception at Elsinby Pier goes off with a bang, and the hospital looks forward to a new arrival when Dr Weatherill goes into labour. S5 Ep12

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