The Royal TV Listings
Find out when The Royal is on TV today, tonight and this week at the UK TV Listings Guide.
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The Royal TV listings this week
The Royal is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
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Mon 14
Kiss and Tell — The Royal
Mr Middleditch is left devastated by news that the hospital is facing closure, and Ormerod finds romance in an unexpected place. A patient who claims to be suffering from amnesia sparks suspicions and Dr Cheriton's housewarming party leads to an unexpected display of passion. Medical drama, starring Julian Ovenden, Ian Carmichael, Robert Daws and Amy Robbins
More Details for The Royal, Mon 14, 1:35 pm -
Mon 14
Kiss and Tell — The Royal
Mr Middleditch is left devastated by news that the hospital is facing closure, and Ormerod finds romance in an unexpected place. A patient who claims to be suffering from amnesia sparks suspicions and Dr Cheriton's housewarming party leads to an unexpected display of passion. Medical drama, starring Julian Ovenden, Ian Carmichael, Robert Daws and Amy Robbins
More Details for The Royal, Mon 14, 12:55 am -
Tue 15
Crash — The Royal
Dr Alway says his goodbyes and retires, while Dr Ormerod is devastated to learn his wife has been injured in a coach crash. New assistant administrator Bernard Hussey proves to be quite a handful, local rogue Greengrass is readmitted and Dr Cheriton drops a bombshell on Nurse Taylor. Starring Julian Ovenden, Robert Daws, Wendy Craig and Amy Robbins
More Details for The Royal, Tue 15, 1:35 pm -
Wed 16
Crash — The Royal
Dr Alway says his goodbyes and retires, while Dr Ormerod is devastated to learn his wife has been injured in a coach crash. New assistant administrator Bernard Hussey proves to be quite a handful, local rogue Greengrass is readmitted and Dr Cheriton drops a bombshell on Nurse Taylor. Starring Julian Ovenden, Robert Daws, Wendy Craig and Amy Robbins
More Details for The Royal, Wed 16, 1:30 am -
Wed 16
All at Sea — The Royal
Dr Cheriton and Staff Nurse Taylor attempt to resolve a family dispute on board a fishing trawler. Dr Ormerod struggles to cope with the truth about his wife, and turns for comfort to colleague Jill, who tries to persuade him to take time off work. Meanwhile, Greengrass is shocked to discover he has a long-lost daughter. Drama, starring Robert Daws, Amy Robbins, Wendy Craig and Bill Maynard
More Details for The Royal, Wed 16, 1:35 pm -
Thu 17
All at Sea — The Royal
Dr Cheriton and Staff Nurse Taylor attempt to resolve a family dispute on board a fishing trawler. Dr Ormerod struggles to cope with the truth about his wife, and turns for comfort to colleague Jill, who tries to persuade him to take time off work. Meanwhile, Greengrass is shocked to discover he has a long-lost daughter. Drama, starring Robert Daws, Amy Robbins, Wendy Craig and Bill Maynard
More Details for The Royal, Thu 17, 1:30 am -
Thu 17
Snakes and Ladders — The Royal
A teenage boy is brought into the Royal having fallen from a cliff, but it soon emerges that the incident was a suicide attempt as evidence of extreme depression comes to the surface. Dr Cheriton contacts the youngster's psychiatrist, but is taken aback when electroshock therapy is suggested as a form of treatment, so ventures to the family home to recommend an alternative - only for tragedy to strike. Meanwhile, a hypochondriac causes chaos at the hospital when she insists her dog be treated following a snake bite, and a heart-to-heart talk between Drs Weatherill and Ormerod leads to a passionate kiss. Honor Blackman guest stars
More Details for The Royal, Thu 17, 1:35 pm -
Fri 18
Snakes and Ladders — The Royal
A teenage boy is brought into the Royal having fallen from a cliff, but it soon emerges that the incident was a suicide attempt as evidence of extreme depression comes to the surface. Dr Cheriton contacts the youngster's psychiatrist, but is taken aback when electroshock therapy is suggested as a form of treatment, so ventures to the family home to recommend an alternative - only for tragedy to strike. Meanwhile, a hypochondriac causes chaos at the hospital when she insists her dog be treated following a snake bite, and a heart-to-heart talk between Drs Weatherill and Ormerod leads to a passionate kiss. Honor Blackman guest stars
More Details for The Royal, Fri 18, 1:00 am -
Fri 18
Thicker Than Water — The Royal
A family hunting expedition ends in a youngster's tragic death, and Ken clashes with Harper over the hospital laundry. Meanwhile, staff at the Royal persuade a devout Catholic mother to be sterilised - much to the disgust of her priest. Drama, starring Robert Daws, Linda Armstrong and Michael Starke
More Details for The Royal, Fri 18, 1:35 pm -
Sat 19
Thicker Than Water — The Royal
A family hunting expedition ends in a youngster's tragic death, and Ken clashes with Harper over the hospital laundry. Meanwhile, staff at the Royal persuade a devout Catholic mother to be sterilised - much to the disgust of her priest. Drama, starring Robert Daws, Linda Armstrong and Michael Starke
More Details for The Royal, Sat 19, 1:00 am -
Mon 21
Wishing and Hoping — The Royal
A frantic mother and father bring their daughter to the Royal for whooping cough treatment, and Cheriton is shocked to hear the girl hasn't been vaccinated. When the girl dies the worried staff have to cope with an influx of children in need of immunisation. Mr Rose reveals he intends to operate on himself, and Ormerod pays a home visit to Mrs Lyons. Medical drama, guest starring Honor Blackman
More Details for The Royal, Mon 21, 1:35 pm
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Where to Watch The Royal
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About the show
About The Royal
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Cast
The Royal Cast
Explore the main cast connected to The Royal.
as Dr David Cheriton
as TJ Middleditch
as Ken Hopkirk
as Matron
as Hugh Hirst
as PC Alf Ventress
as Dr Gordon Omerod
as Patrick Wilton
as Lizzie Kennoway
as Alun Morris