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The Royal: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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The Royal has 8 seasons and 87 episodes on ITV1 (2003–2011).
The Royal is a UK drama and medical series on ITV1, which ran from 2003 to 2011, with 8 seasons and 87 episodes. The Royal has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, July 31, 2011.
The Royal seasons (8 seasons, 87 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | January 19, 2003 | March 2, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 25, 2003 | June 29, 2003 |
| Season 3 | 14 | November 16, 2003 | February 15, 2004 |
| Season 4 | 12 | December 5, 2004 | March 6, 2005 |
| Season 5 | 12 | March 12, 2006 | October 22, 2006 |
| Season 6 | 12 | March 25, 2007 | November 4, 2007 |
| Season 7 | 12 | June 22, 2008 | July 5, 2009 |
| Season 8 | 12 | July 12, 2009 | July 31, 2011 |
Original UK air dates on ITV1.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Royal are there?
The Royal has 8 seasons and 87 episodes, first airing on Sunday, January 19, 2003.
Has The Royal ended?
The Royal has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, July 31, 2011.
What channel is The Royal on in the UK?
The Royal aired on ITV1. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Royal?
The main cast includes Wendy Craig, Linda Armstrong, Robert Daws, Michelle Hardwick.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.