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The Royal

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2011
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.3K
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The Royal (2003)
Drama

Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.

  • Stars
    • Linda Armstrong
    • Robert Daws
    • Wendy Craig
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,999
    2,700
    • Stars
      • Linda Armstrong
      • Robert Daws
      • Wendy Craig
    • 28User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Linda Armstrong
    • Sister Brigid
    • 2003–2011
    Robert Daws
    Robert Daws
    • Dr. Gordon Ormerod
    • 2003–2011
    Wendy Craig
    Wendy Craig
    • Matron
    • 2003–2011
    Michelle Hardwick
    Michelle Hardwick
    • Lizzie Hopkirk…
    • 2003–2011
    Amy Robbins
    • Dr. Jill Weatherill
    • 2003–2011
    Andy Wear
    • Alun Morris
    • 2003–2011
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Mr. Rose
    • 2003–2011
    Michael Starke
    • Ken Hopkirk
    • 2003–2008
    Paul Fox
    Paul Fox
    • Dr. Jeff Goodwin
    • 2003–2007
    Zoie Kennedy
    • Staff Nurse Meryl Taylor
    • 2003–2006
    Scott Taylor
    • Frankie Robinson
    • 2004–2008
    Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson
    • Nurse Stella Davenport
    • 2005–2008
    Robert Cavanah
    Robert Cavanah
    • Adam Carnegie…
    • 2006–2009
    John Axon
    • Mr. Nigel Harper…
    • 2003–2005
    Ian Carmichael
    Ian Carmichael
    • T.J. Middleditch
    • 2003–2009
    Anna Madeley
    Anna Madeley
    • Nurse Samantha Beaumont
    • 2003–2005
    Sarah Beck Mather
    Sarah Beck Mather
    • Student Nurse Susie Dixon…
    • 2007–2009
    Kari Corbett
    Kari Corbett
    • Nurse Marian McKaig
    • 2007–2009
    • All cast & crew
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    10borsosmjd

    Recreation of Medical Past

    This show is amazingly good. The songs from the 60's are tastefully interwoven throughout. The acting is natural and gripping. I highly recommend this well done medical series.
    9vixphn

    Great show, despite the occasional stumbles

    But how on earth could they leave viewers hanging like that?! I say it's high time for a reunion special!
    9dailyb

    The 1960s soundtrack is phenomenal!!!

    While I truly enjoyed bingeing on this whimsical dramedy set in North Yorkshire, it was re-visiting the 60s British pop hit singles that made every episode for me- From Manfred Mann's cover of Dylan's "The Mighty Quinn" to Freddie and the Dreamers' "I'm Tellin' You Now" to The Spencer Davis Group's "Keep on Runnin" it's a thoughtful musical journey back in time accompanying the goings on at St; Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.

    I wish the producers or distributors had the forethought to get agreements for a couple of soundtracks/playlists It would be a fun listen. Maybe another reviewer will gather the titles from every episode...
    9radecastro

    Great music!

    I find this oddly pleasant to watch, not just for the music.

    But with all the rescues the doctors participate in, I don't know how they can afford to keep buying suits :)
    riccinystrand

    Shown on DR1 every weekday

    The makers of this series have put a lot of effort into making it seem authentic. Most appealing and very addictive!

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    • Trivia
      The building used for the setting of the hospital (externally) is actually a residential property on Scarborough's south cliff esplanade. It's split into flats and cottages.
    • Goofs
      The soundtrack in Season 1, set in the 1960's, included the song "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies, which wasn't released until the early 1970's.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Lyons: Life is very short, and very fragile. It's easy to let it go by and suddenly find that all the things you meant to do just never got done. When you're young, you think you've got forever. But you're dead for a very long time. That's all.

      Dr. Jill Weatherill: Is that advice?

      Mrs. Lyons: One of the privileges of old age is you can talk nonsense and get away with it. You'll know if it's advice, or just nonsense.

    • Crazy credits
      For the last season, Season 8, the end credits were shown in groups of three names arranged side by side on a black strip at the bottom of the screen, rather than the usual list of credits arranged one under another on a photograph.
    • Connections
      Featured in Imagine: And Then There Was Television (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Somebody Help Me
      (Theme song)

      Performed by Michael Starke

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • St Aidans sjukhus
    • Filming locations
      • Red Court, Esplanade, South Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK(St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital)
    • Production company
      • Yorkshire Television (YTV)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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