The Royal

Dr. Ormerod and Weatherill accompany Brigid back to Ireland for Moira's funeral and uncover some shocking family secrets in the process. Back at the Royal, a new locum is thrown in at the deep end. Will he sink or swim?

Dr. Ellis confronts local prejudice when he discovers one of his patients has contracted a rare disease abroad. Meanwhile, Jack and Alun hatch a crackpot scheme to raise chickens, and Brigid makes a big decision about baby Aisling's future.

Dr. Weatherill sees a young schoolgirl whose crush on her teacher has gotten out of control.

Nurse Susie Dixon's head is turned by a rich playboy, with devastating consequences for Mr. and Mrs. Middleditch.

A new student nurse arrives at the Royal, and Lizzie falls for a motorcycle stunt rider who is convinced he's destined to live fast and die young.

Dr. Ormerod's future is on the line when a grieving family point the finger of suspicion at him.

A secret from Jean's past comes back to haunt her at the Royal, and Dr. Weatherill has to break some shocking news to a young couple.

A family day out at the park ends in disaster for the Ormerods, and Dr. Ellis risks getting too involved with a patient in trouble.

A girls' trip out on board a pirate radio ship ends badly when they are embroiled in a siege.

Casualty is flooded when a cowboy builder disconnects the wrong pipes. But who will pay the repair bill?

The hospital is a victim of the credit crunch and it looks like Casualty may have to close.

Aisling's adoption is official but Brigid is confused by her feelings. Meanwhile, Dr. Ormerod opens a can of worms when he attends to the problems of a rough local family.