The highs & lows of life at a busy Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s

The Royal

Dr Cheriton arrives at the Royal with a view to joining the practice but finds that he is thrown in at the deep end.

First Impressions

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. First Impressions

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Dr Ormerod helps a married couple see the light, but a tragic case of star-crossed lovers shows that not everything can be cured.

Second Time Around

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. Second Time Around

Dr Weatherill gets taught an important lesson about jumping to conclusions. Greengrass tries his hand at smuggling.

Coffin Fit

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. Coffin Fit

Sister Brigid reunites an abandoned baby with its mother, while Dr Weatherill bends the rules for an elderly couple.

Sisters of Mercy

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. Sisters of Mercy

A young girl with leukaemia marries her fiancé in the ward. An injured jockey gives Greengrass a racing tip.

Immediate Care

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. Immediate Care

The cause of a schoolboy's illness is found too close to home, while teamwork brings Ormerod and Weatherill closer than they expect.

Kiss and Tell

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Kiss and Tell

A serious coach crash throws the Royal into chaos, especially for one member of staff. Meanwhile, Cheriton has a bombshell for Nurse Taylor.

Crash

The Royal - Series 1 - Episode 7

7. Crash

Series 1

Cheriton and Taylor take to the waves to look into a family dispute on board a fishing trawler.

All at Sea

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. All at Sea

Cheriton falls foul of the establishment and fuels Meryl's jealousy when he clashes with a senior doctor.

Snakes and Ladders

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. Snakes and Ladders

Sister Brigid has a crisis of faith, family secrets are exposed when a hunting trip ends in tragedy and Ken and Harper clash.

Thicker Than Water

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. Thicker Than Water

There are fears of an epidemic. Middleditch's act of kindness spells trouble for Ormerod and Weatherill. Cheriton is in trouble.

Wishing and Hoping

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. Wishing and Hoping

Harper gets a shock after Ken discovers his plans, Mr Rose takes drastic action, and Sister Brigid performs a miracle.

One of Those Days

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 5

5. One of Those Days

Ormerod has to make a decision about Caroline, and Weatherill's patient is determined to keep details of her illness a secret.

Last Waltz

The Royal - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. Last Waltz

Series 2

A new nurse arrives at the Royal and makes an immediate impact, while Ken and Alun cope with a farming family in trouble.

The Unbreakable Chain

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. The Unbreakable Chain

Serious allegations are made against staff at The Royal, and there's more trouble when a suspected drunk driver is brought in.

If Not for You

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. If Not for You

A new arrival sets hearts racing, Taylor has to help a visitor with a difficult task, and Ken goes pop.

Doing the Rounds

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 3

3. Doing the Rounds

A mining accident puts Dr Goodwin's reputation at risk when he investigates some unconventional cures.

Consequences

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 4

4. Consequences

Matron finds a simple solution when a jazz band falls ill, and an old friend of Ormerod's suspects his wife is trying to kill him.

Poison

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 5

5. Poison

A face from the past spells trouble for Klein, Brigid makes a decision about her future, and Ormerod and Weatherill make an important decision.

Skin Deep

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 6

6. Skin Deep

Nostalgic medical drama. The hospital hosts a Christmas broadcast from the wards; Mr Harper has to join in with the festivities; and Dr Ormerod witnesses a miracle.

Famous for a Day

6. Famous for a Day

A farming accident turns out to be something more serious, and Dr Ormerod is called to a party of fossil hunters trapped on the cliffs.

Cliffhanger

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 7

7. Cliffhanger

A fortune teller sees the future for the Royal staff, but Ormerod has a prediction of his own, while secrets and lies cause a local man to make a drastic decision.

All the Fun of the Fair

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 8

8. All the Fun of the Fair

Mr Rose's skills are put to the test in the field, and Ken and Alun turn detective after a disastrous stag night.

Holding on Tight

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 9

9. Holding on Tight

Brigid and Weatherill treat a young girl with problem parents, and anonymous poison pen letters spell trouble for Ormerod.

For Those in Peril

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 10

10. For Those in Peril

Tests on a teenage boy reveal a family secret, Ormerod and Weatherill find they are under investigation, and Goodwin shows Samantha how to relax.

Reckoning

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 11

11. Reckoning

A prison van crashes, forcing its occupants to confront a few demons. Elsewhere, Alun and Ken stumble across some ill-gotten gains, and Weatherill gets a surprise opportunity.

Doing Time

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 12

12. Doing Time

Ormerod and Weatherill lay Caroline's memory to rest, Mr Rose tries a change of image, and Lucy Klein oversteps the mark with Dr Goodwin.

Home to Roost

The Royal - Series 3 - Episode 13

13. Home to Roost

Series 3

For Better, for Worse

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 1

1. For Better, for Worse

Serious allegations are made against staff at the Royal, and there's more trouble when a suspected drunk driver is brought in.

Beggars and Choosers

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 2

2. Beggars and Choosers

Alun aims for the big time, but discovers the true cost of fame. Dr Weatherill's visit to a reclusive patient unlocks deep-seated wartime memories - setting off a chain of shocking events.

No Room for Ravers

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 3

3. No Room for Ravers

An innocent case of food poisoning turns out to be something more sinister, and Frankie and Meryl's relationship suffers because of a job he takes on to help an injured girl.

The Rose Queen

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 4

4. The Rose Queen

Dr Weatherill gets embroiled in an ethical battle when the parents of a dangerously ill newborn oppose treatment.

It's What's on the Inside That Counts

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 5

5. It's What's on the Inside That Counts

Goodwin finds that a woman scorned is a formidable enemy - especially when she is one of his patients. Meanwhile, Samantha takes action to erase the past.

Duty Bound

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 6

6. Duty Bound

Ormerod is confronted with a family tragedy when a domestic dispute spirals out of control, and Lizzie's scooter causes more trouble than it is worth.

Sins of Father

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 7

7. Sins of Father

Matron is attacked by a thief but there is a surprise when the culprit is unmasked. The hospital deals with the threat of tuberculosis.

Everybody Needs Somebody

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 8

8. Everybody Needs Somebody

Sister Brigid faces a dilemma at the convent, and Dr Weatherill discovers that the root cause of a family tragedy lies up at the farm.

Say a Little Prayer

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 9

9. Say a Little Prayer

Goodwin goes to extreme lengths to rescue a pair who have been caving, while Nurse Taylor's dreams are shattered and Matron's world is turned upside down by a face from the past.

The Way We Were

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 10

10. The Way We Were

Matron prepares for a new way of life, until events take an unexpected turn, while Ormerod has to make an agonising decision to save a fisherman trapped aboard a sinking trawler.

Sinking Feeling

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 11

11. Sinking Feeling

Sparks fly when Harper instigates an economy drive at the hospital, and Goodwin and Taylor make an unexpected delivery while attending an accident at a farm.

While the Cat's Away

The Royal - Series 4 - Episode 12

12. While the Cat's Away

Series 4

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.

Loved and Lost

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 1

1. Loved and Lost

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.

Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 2

2. Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man

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.

Thinking Too Hard

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 3

3. Thinking Too Hard

Dr Goodwin is accused of taking sides when he goes too far to help someone, and there is a mystery to solve when a patient is admitted under a false name. Meanwhile, whatever is wrong with Dr Ormerod is getting worse.

Seeking Refuge

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 4

4. Seeking Refuge

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.

Fever

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 5

5. Fever

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.

Letting Go

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 6

6. Letting Go

When a day at the beach ends in tragedy for a local family, Carnegie questions Weatherill's competence, but an outraged Dr Ormerod leaps to Jill's defence.

Love Is All You Need

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 7

7. Love Is All You Need

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.

Waifs and Strays

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 8

8. Waifs and Strays

The arrival of a new locum ruffles some feathers, while a day at the races seems perfect for Carnegie and Catherine's first date - if they can avoid the others.

Winners and Losers

The Royal - Series 5 - Episode 9

9. Winners and Losers

Dr Makori takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk, Stella deals with the confessions of a window cleaner, and Carnegie has some news.