The Royal Today

Student nurses Carrie, Lesley and Gemma are excited about their first day at The Royal, but things turn nasty.

Gemma and Carrie learn about Lesley and the staff struggles to deal with a murderer in the ward.

Ormerod deals with an interfering father who assumes the worst about his daughter's illness, and Mr. Woods has to deliver some shocking news to a newlywed couple.

Ormerod treats a patient who's flown halfway around the world to seek treatment and Sarah asks Pamela for help in diagnosing a young man's condition.

The hospital is besieged when the cast of a Star Trek tribute show is struck by a mystery illness; a case of schoolboy horseplay has more sinister undertones.

Jenny Carrington's first day as Matron turns out to be a sickening experience; Gemma learns the power of persuasion when she nurses a vulnerable patient.

Woods fights to save the life of a talented schoolgirl after a car accident; Norman and Kristaps make a discovery that could make them millionaires.

Jenny ignores doctor's orders, Sarah gets to the heart of a family tragedy and secrets are spilled when a patient's husband discovers what she's been hiding.

Jenny lays down the law at the ward; Norman grabs his chance for stardom when a music promoter is admitted, but gets his wires hopelessly crossed.

A bride is reunited with her missing groom; Adam's determined to make a decision about his future, but first he and Jenny have an emergency on their hands.

Ormerod discovers that the cause of a patient's illness is her breakfast menu; Isla is troubled by a text message.

A local priest is forced to confront his demons, Ormerod discovers Sarah hasn't been playing by the rules and more bad news arrives for Isla.

A jumpy 22-year-old woman has a nasty cut on her arm and Ormerod is concerned when he notices scarring from older cuts; a cannabis user is finding it difficult to breathe.

Ormerod wrestles with the right way to treat an adoring patient; Pearl takes lifesaving action and gains an admirer.

Pamela takes decisive action with a critically ill patient when the hospital lift breaks down; Gemma realizes that Carrie has feelings too.

An ice skater's hopes are dashed after bad blood on the ice; Sarah goes against Ormerod's wishes and incurs the wrath of a relative.

A fit and active student has a mystery illness, Gemma decides to teach VJ a lesson and Carrie receives some unwelcome attention.

Kristaps helps a desperate migrant, an elderly patient endangers her daughter's career and Carrie considers giving up nursing.

A celebrity chef raises hell at the Royal while his assistant has a kitchen nightmare, a man has risked his health to keep a secret from his wife, and Ormerod finds himself in demand.

A prisoner with a sinister past prompts an unusual outburst from Pearl, who has secrets of her own; Ormerod must think outside the box when a girl won't stop convulsing.

A shy couple learn why their first attempt at intimacy was such a disaster and the doctors uncover a case of bullying at a local college.

VJ plots his revenge on Gemma, Isla makes a new connection and Norman plans a big surprise for an old friend.

A talented young soccer player is critically wounded in a hit-and-run, a sleazy patient manipulates his girlfriend to take the fall for him and Isla is nervous about dating.

Mr. Woods is infuriated by Matron's new changes, the staff look into a possible case of domestic abuse and a sickly stripper has her profession revealed to her unknowing husband.

Isla is touched by a patient who lost her husband and VJ makes it up to Gemma.

Ormerod is stunned to learn the true cause of a young model's illness and Gemma gets a shock when she takes a test.

Adam deals with a victim of gay-bashing, VJ and Pearl are given an incentive to stop smoking, and a patient's mother learns the truth about her son's injury.

A newlywed couple confound Isla's prejudices and a blind patient takes drastic measures to avoid being parted from her best friend.

A young girl in distress sparks a hospital emergency, Pamela helps out a couple desperate for a baby and Jenny feels left out of the gang.

Alana faces a tragedy on her birthday and a pair of competitive dancers need to be taught a lesson in communication.

Ormerod has some shocking news for a drug victim's mother, Sarah meets her match in a woman who has no faith in doctors and Norman investigates a spate of fire alarms.

Property makeover dreams have serious consequences for a henpecked husband, Jenny feels like an outcast and Carrie's good intentions get her into trouble.

A freak gardening accident leaves a woman with horrific injuries, Adam comes face to face with an old nemesis, and Alana trawls the 'net for a hot date.

A fitness fanatic suffers in her pursuit of a better body and Norman worries he may lose his house.

An abrasive patient gives Ormerod short shrift and VJ has some luck with the ladies.

Jenny is nervous as the staff at The Royal prepare for a special visitor; Woods must perform under pressure.

Norman's past catches up with him and Ormerod is puzzled by a video game addict's symptoms.

Adam helps a desperate fisherman who has hit rock bottom, a newlywed worries she'll lose her man and Norman makes a big decision.

An Irish dancer has a nasty injury and warring parents clash over their sick little girl.

Jenny ropes Norman and Kristaps into promoting sexual health, a local official is on a moral crusade and Sarah helps a woman deal with some life-changing news.

Ormerod helps a woman who is hearing voices, Pamela hunts for a needle in a haystack and Norman finds a kindred spirit.

A magician is in a bad way, Mr. Woods learns to watch his back and Ormerod investigates a sick man's healthy diet.

Mr. Woods reveals hidden talents, Maisy's life hangs in the balance, and it may be the end of the road for Heather and Adam.

Gunshots ring out on Middleditch Ward, Gemma fears she might have meningitis and Heather takes everyone by surprise.

Norman is rocked by a shocking revelation, a woman struggles to cope with her elderly parents and Jenny spends some time with Mr. Woods.

Pearl jumps to conclusions when a lap dancer refuses surgery, an expectant father discovers the cause of his headaches and Adam considers his options.

Ormerod deals with a family in meltdown, a couple of thrill seekers find their luck might have run out and Mr. Woods clashes with Matron.

Heather helps a darts champion reclaim his form and Sarah comes to the rescue when a hospital administrator faces emergency surgery.

A bachelor party causes chaos, a student realizes her part-time job is making her ill and Adam's got a plan to win back Heather.

Order is restored to the ward, but Norman pays a heavy price; Sarah gives Ormerod an ultimatum.