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The Royal•Season 7•Episode 1

Against All Odds

8.2/10 · 28 votesJun 22, 200860 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 7•+0.2 vs season avg

The train on which Marian was travelling crashes, trapping her in the wreckage. Although she cannot escape, she's free to move around the carriage to help those injured, assisted by fellow passenger Dr Nick Burnett - who turns out to be the Royal's new locum.

Directed byIan Barber

Written byJohn Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch

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Season 7 Episodes12

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Against All Odds

On the Road

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

Crew4

John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Writer

Andrew McCulloch

Andrew McCulloch

Writer

G

Geoff Healey

Director of Photography

I

Ian Barber

Director

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Episode Summary

"Against All Odds" is episode 1 of The Royal season 7. It scored 8.2/10 from 28 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Ian Barber and written by John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch, it aired on June 22, 2008.

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