The Royal - 7 ª Season

Marian is returning to the Royal by rail when the train crashes and, whilst she is trapped in the carriage, she is able to move about and assist the wounded. Dr. Nick Burnett, the new locum for the hospital, is also on the train and they work together, though when the injured are brought to the Royal, staff shortages put staff under a strain.

Sister Brigid is giving out food to the homeless of the town when Nick suggests that they should be given treatment in the hospital's private suite which is rarely used, an idea which brings him up against Adam. Jill is called out to a car accident where a young couple, the Fishers, have swerved to avoid a dog. The wife, Teresa, is heavily pregnant and goes into labour with Jill delivering the baby in the car. Gordon feels she should not be exerting herself .

Penny Darnby is admitted suffering from pneumonia and is worried that her father should not be left alone with her young daughter. Nick has to amputate the hand of a fisherman, who is concerned about his future livelihood, and, at the Hopkirks' leaving party, Lizzie decides to stay in Elsinby after all and bids her father goodbye.

Alun is disappointed that he has been passed over as Ken's replacement and Eric Fogle has been appointed as the new head porter. Mike sends word that he will not be returning to the Royal and Gordon puts Nick forward as a permanent partner. Lucy Bayliss falls off her horse and the X-ray suggests a more long-term problem. Lizzie throws a party to celebrate staying on.

Matron takes decisive action to deal with her troublesome porter. Lizzie finds a soulmate. Dr Ormerod and Rose are caught in the crossfire when a family feud erupts into violence. Sister Brigid's faith is tested to the limit.