where was the royal filmed
The title of the series refers to the fictional St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital, located in Elsinby, a fictional rural seaside town, portrayed as being close to Aidensfield, the fictional setting of the UK TV series Heartbeat.The series was shot in Whitby and Scarborough, in the North Riding of Yorkshire.The Royal is an NHS hospital serving the local town, countryside and visitors.The show was set in the 1960s. It began as a spin-off from another popular ITV show set in North Yorkshire, Heartbeat. Stars of the show included Ian Carmichael, Wendy Craig, Robert Daws, and Amy Robbins.he Royal is an NHS hospital serving the local town, countryside and visitors. The show was set in the 1960s. It began as a spin-off from another popular ITV show set in North Yorkshire, Heartbeat. Stars of the show included Ian Carmichael, Wendy Craig, Robert Daws, and Amy Robbins.