The Royal

A band of intoxicated moderators turn up at the hospital looking disorientated and in a terrible condition, prompting urgent medical attention. Ken Hopkirk quickly realises the cause of their collapse: they have been consuming industrial‑strength alcohol, a dangerous substance not meant for drinking.

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode genre and centres on a self‑contained story that unfolds over its runtime. The title hints at the tension that will be explored, while the format keeps the narrative tight and focused. The episode opens with a group of heavily intoxicated mods stumbling into a hospital in a visibly alarming condition. Their arrival is chaotic, and the medical staff are taken aback by the sheer severity of their state. The scene is deliberately stark, underscoring how far the characters have gone beyond ordinary drunkenness. Amid the confusion, Ken Hopkirk steps in and quickly uncovers a disturbing fact: the mods have been consuming industrial alcohol rather than a conventional spirit. This revelation adds a grim layer to the unfolding drama, suggesting a potentially serious health risk for the group. Hopkirk’s discovery drives the narrative forward, as the medical team must respond to the unexpected toxicity. The episode therefore concentrates on this unsettling incident, using the hospital setting and Hopkirk’s insight to highlight the consequences of drinking something as hazardous as industrial alcohol. It remains a compact, focused story that hinges on the shock of the initial arrival and the sobering truth that follows.