The Royal

Dr Ormerod comes to terms with the fact that his wife Caroline will not recover from her coma and chooses to move forward with his life. Meanwhile, Ken's meticulous planning guarantees that the charity ball is a spectacular success, with every detail running smoothly.

The Last Waltz is a programme presented in the form of an episode, classified under the genre of episode‑type television. It follows the format of a single instalment within a larger series, offering a self‑contained story that fits neatly into its allotted runtime. In this instalment, Dr Ormerod reaches a turning point when he finally acknowledges that his wife Caroline will not recover from her coma. Accepting this harsh reality, he decides to move forward with his life, putting the lingering hope of her waking into the past and allowing himself to consider a future beyond the loss. Meanwhile, the episode showcases Ken’s talent for coordination. His meticulous organisational abilities guarantee that the charity ball is executed flawlessly, creating a lively and memorable event that truly “goes with a bang.” The success of the ball stands in stark contrast to Dr Ormerod’s personal grief, highlighting two parallel storylines that converge within the same narrative space. Together, these threads illustrate how the characters respond to vastly different challenges—one personal and sorrowful, the other celebratory and communal—while remaining confined to the events depicted in this single episode of The Last Waltz.