Fair rating?The Royal· Season 1 · Episode 1
First Impressions
Dr. David Cheriton arrives at St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in Elsinby, newly qualified and keen to impress at his job interview - only to discover they aren't even expecting him. Meanwhile, Dr. Jill Weatherill's professional competence is called into question during a home visit, and hospital porter Ken Hopkirk's efforts to put up a television aerial end in disaster.
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#7In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#70All-timeof 70 rated episodes
−1.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.4
2003First airedJanuary 19, 2003
Guest stars
Fiona Bruceas Mrs. RutterRebecca Cawthraas Sally RutterJamie Cymbalas Colin PikeTara Danielsas Jean CraggRob Parryas Geoff Entwistle
Duncan Prestonas John RutterMark Wadsworthas Mr. CraggGlynn Millsas Ambulance Man
Francis Matthewsas Dr. James Alway
Bill Maynardas Claude Greengrass
Tricia Penroseas Gina Ward
Mark Jordonas PC Phil BellamyCrew
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