The Royal

2003 - 2011 TV-PG 1h 00m 7.5

Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.

This British drama aired from 2003 to 2011, a total of 86 episodes about a dedicated staff of doctors and nurses caring for patients at the fictional St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in the seaside town of Elsinby in this spinoff 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.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 First Impressions

1. First Impressions

Aired: Jan 19, 2003

The Royal is, in the 1960s, the local hospital for the North Yorkshire town o...

Episode 2 Second Time Around

2. Second Time Around

Aired: Jan 26, 2003

A motor-bike crash brings a cruel end to a romantic escapade for a young coup...

Episode 3 Coffin Fit

3. Coffin Fit

Aired: Feb 2, 2003

Jill Wetherill comes to learn the folly of jumping to the wrong conclusion af...

Episode 4 Sister of Mercy

4. Sister of Mercy

Aired: Feb 9, 2003

Jill Wetherill helps the Heatons, an elderly couple, whilst Sister Brigid, a ...

Episode 5 Immediate Care

5. Immediate Care

Aired: Feb 16, 2003

David Cheriton is faced with the unenviable task of telling young Francesca t...

Episode 6 Kiss and Tell

6. Kiss and Tell

Aired: Feb 23, 2003

Aidensfield copper Ventress comes to the Royal for a bunion removal and sees ...

Episode 7 Crash

7. Crash

Aired: Mar 2, 2003

It's Dr. Alway's last day at the Royal before retirement but he, and the rest...

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Info about The Royal

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: Drama