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The Royal: Snakes and Ladders

Series 2, episode 2

Written by
Directed by
Paul Duane

Originally Aired On: Sunday, 01 June 2003

A teenage boy is brought into the Royal having fallen from a cliff, but it soon emerges that the incident was a suicide attempt as evidence of extreme depression comes to the surface. Dr Cheriton contacts the youngster's psychiatrist, but is taken aback when electroshock therapy is suggested as a form of treatment, so ventures to the family home to recommend an alternative - only for tragedy to strike. Meanwhile, a hypochondriac causes chaos at the hospital when she insists her dog be treated following a snake bite, and a heart-to-heart talk between Drs Weatherill and Ormerod leads to a passionate kiss. Honor Blackman guest stars

Cast

Julian Ovenden...Dr. David Cheriton
Mark Jordon...PC Phil Bellamy
Martin Compston...Jeffrey Carpenter
Michelle Hardwick...Lizzie Kennoway
Michael Starke...Kenneth 'Ken' Hopkirk
Andy Wear...Alun Morris
John Axon...Mr. Nigel Harper
Christopher Goulding...Jack Griffin
Linda Armstrong...Sister Brigid
Image for Wendy CraigWendy Craig...Matron
Amy Robbins...Dr. Jill Weatherill
Image for Robert DawsRobert Daws...Dr. Gordon Ormerod
Zoie Kennedy...Staff Nurse Meryl Taylor
Denis Lill...Mr. Rose
Jonathan Magnanti...Jim Carpenter
Carole Cassidy...Alice Carpenter
Gary Whelan...Dr. Arthur Clarkson
Terence Mann...Bertie Hathaway
Image for Honor BlackmanHonor Blackman...Mrs. Lyons
Polly Maberly...Dr. Lucy Klein
Ken Horn
Paul Duane
Michael Russell