Series 8 (2009-2011)
| # | Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | "Safe As Houses" | 12 July 2009
27 October 2009 3 January 2010 26 October 2010 24 January 2013 |
Dr Ormerod and Dr Weatherill accompany Brigid back to Ireland for Moira's funeral, and uncover shocking family secrets in the process. Meanwhile, a new locum is thrown in at the deep end at the Royal.
NOTE: 4.53 million viewers tuned in to watch this episode, making it the 15th most watched programme for ITV1 in The first episode of a new series, although without a break from the previous series, at first UK airing. |
| 77 | "Counting Chickens" | 19 July 2009
28 October 2009 10 January 2010 27 October 2010 31 January 2013 |
Dr Ellis confronts local prejudice when he discovers one of his patients has contracted a rare disease abroad. Jack and Alun begin a crackpot scheme to raise chickens, Brigid makes a decision about baby Aisling's future, while Jean becomes more frustrated with Lizzie's incompetence.
NOTE: 4.69 million viewers tuned into watch this episode, making it the 12th most watched programme for ITV1 in |
| 78 | "These Foolish Things" | 26 July 2009
29 October 2009 17 January 2010 28 October 2010 7 February 2013 |
Weatherill treats a schoolgirl whose crush on a teacher has spiralled out of control, while Ormerod and Ellis launch a daring cliff rescue when a family picnic goes awry. Jack and Alun use an old map to hunt for buried treasure underneath the hospital, and an old friend of Matron is taken ill.
NOTE: 4.94 million viewers tuned into watch this episode, making it the 13th most watched programme for ITV1 in |
| 79 | "Any Old Iron" | 30 October 2009
24 January 2010 29 October 2010 5 June 2011 14 February 2013 |
Mr Middleditch (Ian Carmichael) who has come in to St Aidan's hospital, accompanied by his wife, for a routine operation. Noticing that Mrs Middleditch (Susan Hampshire) looks unwell, the hospital decides to give her a blood transfusion. Distracted by the attentions of a rich divorced playboy, who has promised to marry her, Susie Dixon (Sarah Beck Mather) administers the wrong blood, which later results in serious consequences for both her and the patient. Dr Weatherill (Amy Robbins) manages to save Mrs Middleditch’s life, although it’s touch and go for a time.
Dr Ormerod (Robert Daws) is called out by the coastguard to rescue a grieving widow who has got into difficulty on her yacht. Dr Ormerod uncovers some family secrets and persuades his patient that she does have a future to look forward to. A rag and bone man is collecting some scrap from Jack (Gareth Hale) and Alun (Andy Wear) but is trampled by his horse and admitted to the Royal for surgery. Jack and Alun are left to look after the horse, with comic consequences… NOTE: At first UK airing, this was the first episode of 2011, and ended a 95 week break in the broadcasting of the series. Unusually, this and following episodes were broadcast overseas many months before being viewed by UK audiences. This was Ian Carmichael's 5th and final guest appearance. He died after a long illness on 5 February 2010. The episode was dedicated (in the closing credits) 'In loving memory of Ian Carmichael, 18 June 1920 - 5 February 2010. 4.66m (+ 0.271 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 27th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in Song Tracks Used In The Episode Part 1 Time Of The Season - The Zombies Bullwinkle Part 2 - The Centurions I Feel Free - Cream Part 2 Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones Out Of Limits - The Marketts Hold Tight - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch Rhythm & Greens - The Shadows You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry Steptoe & Son - TV Theme Fruit Tree - Nick Drake Part 3 Rawhide - Frankie Laine Nutrocker - B. Bumble & The Stingers Part 4 Cactus Tree - Joni Mitchell Fairytale - Ludovico Einaudi If You Go Away - Dusty Springfield |
| 80 | "Should I Stay or Should I Go" | 2 November 2009
31 January 2010 1 November 2010 12 June 2011 21 February 2013 |
A new student nurse arrives at the Royal. Lizzie (Michelle Hardwick) falls for a motorcycle stunt rider who is convinced he’s destined to live fast, die young. But Dr Ormerod ( Robert Daws ) comes up with a different diagnosis.
Faye Clarke (Lauren Drummond), the new student nurse arrives. An extremely timid, jumpy young girl, it’s her first time away from home. She’s faced with a trying first day when a beautiful young model collapses after taking magic mushrooms and dies. But Matron (Wendy Craig) can see she has potential. Motorcycle stunt rider, Jimmy (James Daffern) charms Lizzie (Michelle Hardwick) when he falls off his bike and injures his wrist. Jimmy tells Dr Ormerod (Robert Daws) he has a hereditary medical condition – polycystic kidneys. He knows he hasn’t got long on this earth so he wants to live fast, die young. But tests reveal an altogether different diagnosis. But before Dr Ormerod can give him the good news, Jimmy takes Lizzie for a ride on the Wall of Death. He crashes the bike – has he used up all his nine lives? NOTE: This episode was filmed in July 2008. 4.84m (+ 0.214 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 17th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in Song Tracks Used In The Episode Part 1 Angel - Jimi Hendrix Man On The Move - Alan Hawkshaw Jenny Takes A Ride - Mitch Ryder Golden Girl - John Martyn What - Judy Street Sugar Town - Nancy Sinatra Part 2 Golden Girl - John Martyn I'm In Love Again - The Animals I'm Free - The Who You Can't Sit Down Parts 1 & 2 - Phil Upchurch Combo Part 3 Unknown Track - Jill talking with Patient Black Mountain Side - Led Zeppelin Revenge - The Kinks Hidden Charms - Link Way Part 4 Everybody's Talking - Harry Neilson Run Chicken Run - Link Way Angel Eyes - Alan Price |
| 81 | "Please Release Me" | 3 November 2009
7 February 2010 2 November 2010 19 June 2011 28 February 2013 |
Dr Ormerod's career is on the line when a grieving family points the finger of suspicion at him. Dr Ellis deals with a different sort of outbreak at the prison, while Faye has to overcome her fear of needles when Jack requires a tetanus shot.
Note: 4.48m (+ 0.128 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 14th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in |
| 82 | "Tutti Fruity" | 4 November 2009
14 February 2010 3 November 2010 26 June 2011 7 March 2013 |
A secret from Jean's past comes back to haunt her; Dr. Weatherill must break some news to a young couple; Alun may have found true love.
Note: 4.22m (+ 0.229 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 14th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in |
| 83 | "Manourvres" | 5 November 2009
21 February 2010 4 November 2010 3 July 2011 14 March 2013 |
A day at the park ends in disaster for the Ormerod family; Dr. Ellis risks getting too involved with a troubled patient.
Note: 4.20m (+ 0.140 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 13th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in |
| 84 | "Dead Air" | 6 November 2009
28 February 2010 5 November 2010 10 July 2011 21 March 2013 |
A siege takes place during a girls' trip onboard a pirate radio ship; a leader recovers from a stroke.
Note: 4.27m (+ 0.140 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 12th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in |
| 85 | "A Hero For Our Time" | 9 November 2009
7 March 2010 8 November 2010 17 July 2011 28 March 2013 |
A builder disconnects the wrong pipes, causing a flood; a car crashes into the lake during Jack's fishing trip. Jean faces an uphill battle with the DHA when the Chairman's daughter is treated at the Royal.
Note: 4.90m (+ 0.178 on ITV+1) tuned in to this episode, making it the 13th most watched programme of the week for ITV1 in |
| 86 | "Below The Surface" | 10 November 2009
14 March 2010 9 November 2010 24 July 2011 4 April 2013 |
A 15-year old boy is shot by an intruder with his grandfather's shotgun. Dr. Weatherill risks everything to save a homeless man trapped at a building site. An unexpected donor appears to offer funding for the repair of the casualty department.
NOTE: 3.98 (+ 0.154 on ITV+1) million viewers tuned in to watch this episode, making it the 14th most watched programme for ITV1 in |
| 87 | "The Enemy Within" | 11 November 2009
21 March 2010 10 November 2010 31 July 2011 4 April 2013 |
Dr. Ormerod opens a can of worms when he attends to the problems of a local family. When violence spills onto the wards, Ormerod is caught in the crossfire, which leaves his life hanging in the balance.
NOTE: 4.13m (+ 0.202 on ITV+1) million viewers tuned in to the final ever episode, making it the 13th most watched programme for ITV in The final ever episode. The Royal (with parent series Heartbeat) was suspended in 2009 and formally discontinued in 2010. This was The Royal's last episode to be sponsored by yorkshire.com. |
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