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The Royal

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  • 2003-2011
  • 8 Seasons
  • Drama
  • TV-PG
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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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Linda Armstrong
Sister Brigid
Robert Daws
Dr. Gordon Ormerod
Wendy Craig
Matron

Season 8 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Safe as Houses

45 mins

The Ormerods accompany Sister Brigid to Ireland for Moira's funeral where married Sergeant O'Malley is among the mourners. It becomes clear that he is baby Aisling's father and his wife is about to find out. Back at the Royal new Dr. Ralph Ellis is thrown in at the deep end when he attends to Ruby, a teenager injured at a children's home, but reluctant to leave her little sister to go to hospital.

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Awards

  • 2003 - National Television Award - Most Popular Newcomer - nominated

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