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The Royal•Season 1•Episode 1

First Impressions

8.3/10 · 69 votesJan 19, 200360 min

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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,

Directed byPaul Walker

Written byJohn Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch

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Cast11

Michelle Hardwick

Michelle Hardwick

Lizzie Kennoway

A

Andy Wear

Alun Morris

Denis Lill

Denis Lill

Mr. Rose

A

Amy Robbins

Dr. Jill Weatherill

L

Linda Armstrong

Sister Brigid

Robert Daws

Robert Daws

Dr. Gordon Ormerod

Wendy Craig

Wendy Craig

Matron

Julian Ovenden

Julian Ovenden

Dr. David Cheriton

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Zoie Kennedy

Staff Nurse Meryl Taylor

Michael Starke

Michael Starke

Ken Hopkirk

Ian Carmichael

Ian Carmichael

T.J. Middleditch

Crew5

John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Writer

Andrew McCulloch

Andrew McCulloch

Writer

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Director

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Lawrence Jones

Director of Photography

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Lynn Ellis

Editor

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Episode Summary

"First Impressions" is episode 1 of The Royal season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 69 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Paul Walker and written by John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch, it aired on January 19, 2003.

Next: E2 · Second Time Around Best of Season 1