The Royal

Weatherill returns to work. A local ‘problem’ family prove a handful for the hospital staff. Out in Africa, Goodwin faces the horrors of war and makes a promise to a dying woman.

Goodwin returns to England but faces some opposition. A singing superstar requires a hospital stay but Frankie almost loses his job when the paparazzi catch them in flagrante.

When a mother falls ill, questions arise around what will happen to her children. Can their father kick his drink habit or will they be put into care?

Carnegie attempts to solicit money for the new hospital wing from a wealthy patient, and Makori and Nkeshi leave for pastures new.

A mix-up over job offers at the Royal leads to disappointment, Catherine sets Carnegie straight over their relationship, and a night out with friends ends horribly for Stella.

Stella struggles to come to terms with her ordeal, while Dr Ormerod deals with a dangerous armed man, and Dr Goodwin is visited by a ghost from his past.

A new face in the wards provides welcome support for Stella, and Mr Middleditch finds out what Carnegie has in store for the hospital.

Sister Brigid babysits when Dr Ormerod is called out in an emergency, Carnegie steps up his fundraising efforts, and an unexpected visitor upsets Matron's routine.

An industrial dispute hits the Royal, but will anyone cross the picket line to help when Alun needs assistance? Meanwhile, Stella helps a man with a guilty secret escape his past.

A train crash leads to tragedy for a young family and a race against time for Dr Banner, and Stella comes to terms with her past when an unwelcome face appears in the hospital.

Ormerod's father-in-law makes a special bequest to the family, while Ken has a confession to make when the hospital pools syndicate celebrate their win. And Matron discovers that Carnegie's fundraising efforts aren't exactly going to plan.

There's a race against time to find a baby kidnapped from the hospital nursery, and Susie's drunken antics prove to be the last straw for Matron.