The Royal

It's Dr. Ormerod's first day back at work after his accident. There's a new nurse on the wards, Mr. Middleditch has a surprise announcement and a patient's desperate act leads to a shock for everybody.

It's the end of an era as Middleditch resigns as administrator, but not without the odd surprise in store for him. Meanwhile, Mr. Rose finds himself at the center of attention, and a minor accident leads to a major discovery for one family.

Dr. Goodwin deals with a bizarre family dispute and Lizzie finds an admirer, but Ken's not convinced his intentions are honorable.

Dr. Goodwin is accused of taking sides when he goes too far to help someone, and there's a mystery to solve when a patient is admitted under a false name.

The hospital faces an outbreak of a major infectious disease, causing panic in the local community.

Frankie's in trouble when someone tries to steal his motorbike. Meanwhile, Dr. Ormerod and Dr. Weatherill uncover a family secret when a woman refuses to be admitted to hospital.

When a day at the beach ends in tragedy for a local family, Carnegie questions Weatherill's competence.

While treating a sick baby, Dr. Goodwin uncovers some dark secrets that the parents would prefer to keep hidden.

The arrival of a new locum ruffles some feathers at the Royal.

Dr. Makori takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk and Stella hears the confessions of a window cleaner. When the X-ray machine breaks down, Carnegie has some shocking news for the hospital.

Alun saves the day when a patient takes matters into his own hands. Goodwin and Makori get closer, but she's shocked to realize his future doesn't include her.

A wedding reception at Elsinby Pier goes with a bang when a fishing trawler careens off track. The hospital looks forward to a new arrival when Weatherill goes into labor.