Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 6 Episode 8 of 12
Quick Summary
A patient is admitted with anthrax
About This Program
A patient is admitted with a fever and a swollen arm covered in black lesions, but Mike is nowhere to be seen. Blood tests confirm a case of anthrax, prompting an investigation by the Public Health Officer. Elsewhere, a specialist is summoned when a woman's dizzy spells cause concern, while Alun and Lizzie are intrigued by the mysterious appearance of a young woman
The Royal broadcasts on Virgin Media Four at 2:55pm, Sunday, 4 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
Sky160
Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorTim Dowd
Cast & Crew
TD
Tim DowdDirector
KH
Ken HornProducer
AM
Andrew McCullochWriter
JF
John FlanaganWriter
SB
Sarah Beck Matheras Susie Dixon
AW
Andy Wearas Alun Morris
MH
Michelle Hardwickas Lizzie Hopkirk
RD
Robert Dawsas Dr Gordon Ormerod
TB
Tara Berwinas Katie Ormerod
DL
Denis Lillas Mr Rose
SC
Sam Callisas Dr Mike Banner
JL
Joseph Lambas Jonathan Ormerod
ST
Scott Tayloras Frankie Robinson
MC
Marie Critchleyas Agnes Corbett
DG
Danny Gregoryas Johnny Tomlinson
AR
Amy Robbinsas Dr Jill Weatherill
KC
Kari Corbettas Nurse Marian McKaig
LA
Linda Armstrongas Sister Brigid
KD
Kevin Doyleas Ralph Fleming
NA
Natalie Andersonas Nurse Stella Davenport
TF
Thomas Foxas Tom Ormerod
MS
Michael Starkeas Ken Hopkirk
MJ
Mark Jardineas Mark Long
WC
Wendy Craigas Matron
RS
Rachel Smithas May Tomlinson
RC
Robert Cavanahas Adam Carnegie