The Royal
Series Overview
Follows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter power struggles.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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8 Seasons • 87 Episodes
60 min per episode
2003 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jan 19, 2003
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 12: “The Enemy Within”
A can of worms is opened when Gordon attends to a local family's problems, and when violence spills onto the Royal's wards he gets caught up in the crossfire. Meanwhile, baby Aisling's adoption is final. However, Sister Brigid is confused by her feelings.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ITV Trailer The Royal Nov 2003
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-18
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Royal about?
Follows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter power struggles.
How many seasons does The Royal have?
The Royal comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Royal?
Key cast members in The Royal include Michelle Hardwick, Andy Wear, Denis Lill, Amy Robbins, Linda Armstrong.
Who created or directed The Royal?
The Royal was developed and directed by Not specified.