The Royal

Name: The Royal
Released: 2003-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michelle Hardwick, Denis Lill, Andy Wear

TV Show · Drama

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.

2003 · 48m

Starring Michelle Hardwick, Denis Lill, Andy Wear

Director Tim Dowd

EPISODE 1

First Impressions

Dr Cheriton arrives at the Royal with a view to joining the practice, but finds that he is thrown in the deep end, and Porter Ken Hopkirk only narrowly avoids disaster as he is trying to make some extra cash on the side.

48 min
EPISODE 2

Second Time Around

Dr Ormerod helps a married couple see light at the end of the tunnel, but a tragic case of star-crossed lovers illustrates that not everything can be cured by prescription. Elsewhere, Ken Hopkirk battles an infestation of mice.

48 min
EPISODE 3

Coffin Fit

Cheriton answers his critics when he attends a high-risk rescue, Dr Weatherall gets taught an important lesson about jumping to conclusions, and Greengrass tries to smuggle a coffin full of Cuban cigars into the country.

46 min
EPISODE 4

Sister of Mercy

A newborn is found in a bag near the hospital, Greengrass becomes involved with a Russian patient, and a health inspector monitors the hospital's practices.

46 min
EPISODE 5

Immediate Care

A young girl with leukaemia marries her fiancé in the ward, an injured jockey gives Greengrass a racing tip which isn't all it should be, and Ormerod and Cheriton resolve to modernise the Royal.

46 min
EPISODE 6

Kiss and Tell

The cause of a schoolboy's illness is found too close to home, while a bit of teamwork brings Ormerod and Weatherill closer than they expect. Elsewhere, Cheriton's flat-warming party goes with a bang, and Ventress spots an imposter on the ward.

46 min