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The Royal

British medical drama set in the 1960s, following the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.

A British drama aired from 2003 to 2011, consisting of 86 episodes, which follows the dedicated medical staff at St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in the seaside town of Elsinby, a spinoff of "Heartbeat", set in the 1960s.

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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ITV Trailer The Royal Nov 2003

ITV Trailer The Royal Nov 2003

Info about The Royal

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama