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The Royal•Season 4•Episode 5

It's What's on the Inside That Counts

8.2/10 · 32 votesJan 16, 200560 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

New recruit Thelma Parker catches the eye of Harper, but proves to be less popular with the rest of the team, and an injured boxer causes concern for the staff at the hospital. Dr. Weatherill finds herself caught in an ethical battle when the parents

Directed byKen Grieve

Written byPatrick Melanaphy

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Season 4 Episodes12

For Better for Worse

Beggars and Choosers

No Room For Ravers

The Rose Queen

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It's What's on the Inside That Counts

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Everybody Needs Somebody

Say a Little Prayer

The Way We Were

Sinking Feeling

While the Cat's Away

Cast13

Michelle Hardwick

Michelle Hardwick

Lizzie Kennoway

S

Scott Taylor

Francis 'Frankie' Robinson

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

J

John Axon

Mr. Nigel Harper

Paul Fox

Paul Fox

Dr. Jeffrey Goodwin

Z

Zoie Kennedy

Staff Nurse Meryl Taylor

Michael Starke

Michael Starke

Ken Hopkirk

Crew7

K

Ken Grieve

Director

Nicholas Daines

Nicholas Daines

Stunt Double

Paul Kennington

Paul Kennington

Stunts

P

Patrick Melanaphy

Writer

Abbi Collins

Abbi Collins

Stunt Coordinator

G

Geoff Healey

Director of Photography

T

Terry Warwick

Editor

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Episode Summary

"It's What's on the Inside That Counts" is episode 5 of The Royal season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 32 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Ken Grieve and written by Patrick Melanaphy, it aired on January 16, 2005.

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