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.

Counting Chickens: Episode Image
Episode 2Counting Chickens

Dr Ellis confronts local prejudice when he discovers that one of his patients has contracted a rare disease...In this episode emotions run high, with a racial storyline that viewers may find offensive

These Foolish Things: Episode Image
Episode 3These Foolish Things

Dr Weatherill treats a schoolgirl whose crush on her teacher is out of control, Ormerod and Ellis attempt a cliff rescue, and Jack and Alun look for treasure.

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Episode 4Any Old Iron

Nurse Susie Dixon's head is turned by a rich playboy - with devastating consequences for Mr and Mrs Middleditch.

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?: Episode Image
Episode 5Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

A new student nurse arrives, while Lizzie falls for a motorcycle stunt rider who is convinced he is destined to live fast and die young.

Please Release Me: Episode Image
Episode 6Please Release Me

Dr Ormerod's career is on the line, Dr Ellis deals with a different sort of outbreak at the local prison, and Faye overcomes her fear of needles.

Tutti Frutti: Episode Image
Episode 7Tutti Frutti

A secret from Jean's past comes back to haunt her, and Dr Weatherill has to break some shocking news to a young couple. Meanwhile, has Alun found true love at long last?

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Episode 8Manoeuvres

A family day at the park ends in disaster for the Ormerods, Dr Ellis risks getting too involved with a patient in trouble, and Lizzie attempts to improve her word power.

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Episode 9Dead Air

A girls' trip out on board a pirate radio ship ends badly when the group is caught in a siege, while doctors are mystified when a woman miraculously recovers from a stroke.

A Hero of Our Time: Episode Image
Episode 10A Hero of Our Time

The casualty department is flooded, Jack's fishing trip is ruined when a car crashes into the lake, and a chairman's daughter is treated at the Royal.

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Episode 11Below the Surface

It looks as though the casualty department may have to close, and Dr Weatherill risks everything to save a homeless man trapped at a building site.

The Enemy Within: Episode Image
Episode 12The Enemy Within

Aisling's adoption is official but Brigid is confused by her feelings, while Dr Ormerod opens a can of ...Contains some scenes of injuries and medical procedures that some viewers may find disturbing.

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