The Royal

Cheriton and Taylor discover a family dispute aboard a fishing trawler. Meanwhile, Ormerod finds the truth about his wife hard to bear and Weatherill has to deal with the consequences of a one-night stand.

Cheriton falls foul of the establishment and fuel's Meryl's jealousy when he clashes with a senior doctor.

Sister Brigid has a crisis of faith over a mother whose life is at risk. Meanwhile, Ken ties himself in knots as he clashes with Harper over the hospital laundry.

An epidemic is feared when a child contracts whooping cough, and there's trouble for Cheriton when he decides to whisk Meryl away for the weekend.

Harper gets a shock after Ken discovers his plans, Mr. Rose takes drastic action on a patient with a brain hemorrhage and Sister Brigid performs a miracle.

Ormerod has to make a decision about Caroline. Meanwhile, Weatherill's patient is determined to keep the cause of her illness a secret and Ken's organizational skills ensure the hospital ball goes with a bang.