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The Royal (2003–2011) — drama · medical · history on ITV1
About The Royal
The Royal ended on July 31, 2011, after its eighth season on ITV1. The series concluded its run over a decade ago, with no plans for further episodes. It remains a notable example of a period medical drama that depicted life at St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital during the 1960s.
The show was a thoughtful drama set against the backdrop of the swinging sixties, focusing on the humorous highs and tragic lows experienced by the hospital staff and patients. It portrayed the challenges and everyday moments within a busy hospital environment, blending historical context with personal stories.
The cast included Wendy Craig as Matron, Linda Armstrong as Sister Brigid, Robert Daws as Dr. Gordon Ormerod, Michelle Hardwick as Lizzie Hopkirk, Amy Robbins as Dr. Jill Weatherill, Michael Starke as Kenneth 'Ken' Hopkirk, Denis Lill as Mr. Rose, and Andy Wear as Alun Morris. The series did not have a rated score on TVMaze and each episode ran for approximately 60 minutes.
The Royal episode schedule
87 aired
Aired · 87
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2011 | S8·E12 | The Enemy Within |
| July 24, 2011 | S8·E11 | Below the Surface |
| July 17, 2011 | S8·E10 | A Hero for Our Time |
| July 10, 2011 | S8·E9 | Dead Air |
| July 3, 2011 | S8·E8 | Manoeuvres |
| June 26, 2011 | S8·E7 | Tutti Fritti |
| June 12, 2011 | S8·E5 | Should I Stay or Should I Go Now |
| June 11, 2011 | S8·E6 | Please Release Me |
| June 5, 2011 | S8·E4 | Any Old Iron |
| July 26, 2009 | S8·E3 | These Foolish Things |
| July 19, 2009 | S8·E2 | Counting Chickens |
| July 12, 2009 | S8·E1 | Safe As Houses |
| July 5, 2009 | S7·E12 | Compromising Positions |
| June 28, 2009 | S7·E11 | The Best of Intentions |
| June 21, 2009 | S7·E10 | In the Air |
| January 4, 2009 | S7·E9 | Busman's Holiday |
| December 28, 2008 | S7·E8 | Pastures New |
| December 21, 2008 | S7·E7 | Home from the Hill |
| December 14, 2008 | S7·E6 | Stolen Dreams |
| July 20, 2008 | S7·E5 | To Love and to Lose |
| July 13, 2008 | S7·E4 | Slings and Arrows |
| July 6, 2008 | S7·E3 | Blood's Thicker Than Water |
| June 29, 2008 | S7·E2 | On the Road |
| June 22, 2008 | S7·E1 | Against All Odds |
| November 4, 2007 | S6·E12 | Love and Loss |
| October 28, 2007 | S6·E11 | Can't Buy Me Love |
| October 21, 2007 | S6·E10 | Laura |
| September 30, 2007 | S6·E9 | Scabs |
| September 23, 2007 | S6·E8 | Coming to the Boil |
| September 16, 2007 | S6·E7 | Starting Over |
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| April 29, 2007 | S6·E6 | Cursed and Blessed |
| April 22, 2007 | S6·E5 | Dr Who? |
| April 15, 2007 | S6·E4 | Fear of the Expected |
| April 8, 2007 | S6·E3 | Hoping for the Best |
| April 1, 2007 | S6·E2 | Home and Dry |
| March 25, 2007 | S6·E1 | Absent Friends |
| October 22, 2006 | S5·E12 | From This Day Forward |
| October 15, 2006 | S5·E11 | Keep on Running |
| October 8, 2006 | S5·E10 | Price of Progress |
| October 1, 2006 | S5·E9 | Winners and Loser |
| September 24, 2006 | S5·E8 | Waifs and Strays |
| September 17, 2006 | S5·E7 | Love is All You Need |
| April 16, 2006 | S5·E6 | Letting Go |
| April 9, 2006 | S5·E5 | Fever |
| April 2, 2006 | S5·E4 | Seeking Refuge |
| March 26, 2006 | S5·E3 | Thinking Too Hard |
| March 19, 2006 | S5·E2 | Cometh the Hour Cometh the Man |
| March 12, 2006 | S5·E1 | Love and Lost |
| March 6, 2005 | S4·E12 | While the Cat's Away |
| February 27, 2005 | S4·E11 | Sinking Feeling |
| February 20, 2005 | S4·E10 | The Way We Were |
| February 13, 2005 | S4·E9 | Say a Little Prayer |
| February 6, 2005 | S4·E8 | Everybody Needs Somebody |
| January 30, 2005 | S4·E7 | Sins of the Father |
| January 23, 2005 | S4·E6 | Duty Bound |
| January 16, 2005 | S4·E5 | It's What's on the Inside That Counts |
| January 9, 2005 | S4·E4 | The Rose Queen |
| December 19, 2004 | S4·E3 | No Room for Ravers |
| December 12, 2004 | S4·E2 | Beggars and Choosers |
| December 5, 2004 | S4·E1 | For Better for Worse |
| February 15, 2004 | S3·E14 | Home to Roost |
| February 8, 2004 | S3·E13 | Doing Time |
| February 1, 2004 | S3·E12 | Reckoning |
| January 25, 2004 | S3·E11 | For Those in Peril |
| January 18, 2004 | S3·E10 | Holding on Tight |
| January 11, 2004 | S3·E9 | All the Fun of the Fair |
| January 4, 2004 | S3·E8 | Cliffhanger |
| December 28, 2003 | S3·E7 | Skin Deep |
| December 21, 2003 | S3·E6 | Famous for a Day |
| December 14, 2003 | S3·E5 | Poison |
| December 7, 2003 | S3·E4 | Consequences |
| November 30, 2003 | S3·E3 | Doing the Rounds |
| November 23, 2003 | S3·E2 | If Not for You |
| November 16, 2003 | S3·E1 | The Unbreakable Chain |
| June 29, 2003 | S2·E6 | The Last Waltz |
| June 22, 2003 | S2·E5 | One of Those Days |
| June 15, 2003 | S2·E4 | Wishing and Hoping |
| June 8, 2003 | S2·E3 | Thicker Than Water |
| June 1, 2003 | S2·E2 | Snakes and Ladders |
| May 25, 2003 | S2·E1 | All at Sea |
| March 2, 2003 | S1·E7 | Crash |
| February 23, 2003 | S1·E6 | Kiss and Tell |
| February 16, 2003 | S1·E5 | Immediate Care |
| February 9, 2003 | S1·E4 | Sister of Mercy |
| February 2, 2003 | S1·E3 | Coffin Fit |
| January 26, 2003 | S1·E2 | Second Time Around |
| January 19, 2003 | S1·E1 | First Impressions |
