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The Royal•Season 7•Episode 3

Blood's Thicker Than Water

8.6/10 · 24 votesJul 6, 200860 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 7•+0.6 vs season avg

An accident at the harbor leaves a fisherman concerned for the future of his family when Burnett is forced to amputate his hand. Weatherill treats a woman admitted with pneumonia who is deeply concerned about her father's presence around her daughter. Ken bids a final

Directed byDominic Keavey

Written byMarc Pye

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Seasons8

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Season 7 Episodes12

Against All Odds

On the Road

E3 8.6Now viewing

Blood's Thicker Than Water

Slings and Arrows

To Love and to Lose

Stolen Dreams

Home From The Hill

Pastures New

Busman's Holiday

In the Air

Best of Intentions

Compromising Positions

Cast10

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

R

Robert Cavanah

Adam Carnegie

Damian O'Hare

Damian O'Hare

Dr. Nick Burnett

K

Kari Corbett

Nurse Marian McKaig

Crew8

C

Clive Curtis

Stunt Coordinator

G

Geoff Healey

Director of Photography

M

Marc Pye

Writer

D

David Sellwood

Editor

Levan Doran

Levan Doran

Stunt Double

Ian van Temperley

Ian van Temperley

Stunt Double

D

Dominic Keavey

Director

L

Len Gowing

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Blood's Thicker Than Water" is episode 3 of The Royal season 7. It scored 8.6/10 from 24 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Dominic Keavey and written by Marc Pye, it aired on July 6, 2008.

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