The Royal

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The Royal

2003- 2011

8 Seasons

87 Episodes

7.8(10 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Follows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter power struggles.

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11 members

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Michelle Hardwick

Lizzie Kennoway

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Andy Wear

Alun Morris

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Denis Lill

Mr. Rose

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Amy Robbins

Dr. Jill Weatherill

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Linda Armstrong

Sister Brigid

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Robert Daws

Dr. Gordon Ormerod

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Wendy Craig

Matron

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Diana May

Nurse Carol Selby

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Glynis Barber

Jean McAteer

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Neil McDermott

Dr. Ralph Ellis

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Gareth Hale

Jack Bell

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