The Royal

Jill and Gordon's wedding day finally arrives, but a huge explosion at a nearby care home disrupts proceedings in spectacular fashion.

Mr. Harper's important private patient proves useful when a badly injured teenager is brought in after an industrial accident.

A routine visit turns into a nightmare for Jill when she is taken hostage by a psychologically damaged ex-prisoner of war.

Dr. Weatherill is involved in an air rescue to save an unconscious girl and finds herself braving a cliff abseil to reach the youngster.

New recruit Thelma Parker catches the eye of Harper, but proves to be less popular with the rest of the team.

Samantha's life is hanging in the balance after she struggles to cope with the reality of her recent discovery.

Nurse Stella Davenport arrives at the Royal with a less than favorable reputation, and soon causes a stir among the staff and patients as rumors about her circulate the hospital.

When Matron is attacked by a thief, everyone is surprised to discover who was responsible.

Sister Brigid struggles to convince her superior at the convent to seek medical help when it becomes obvious she is seriously ill.

Dr. Goodwin faces the pressure as rumors about him frantically circulate the hospital.

Johnny Lomax's proposal to Matron causes Nigel Harper to worry about the effect her decision will have on the hospital.

Matron is forced to change her plans after a tragic turn of events and decides to withdraw her resignation.