The Royal

On his first day as a GP and anaesthetist, Dr Jeffrey Goodwin is confronted with a chaotic start. He witnesses a car crash and, while en route to the Royal, has both his car and personal belongings stolen, leaving him to cope with the fallout.

Doing the Rounds is a television programme presented in an episode format. It follows the professional lives of medical practitioners, giving viewers a glimpse into the everyday pressures they face. The series adopts a straightforward narrative style, focusing on individual cases and the personal challenges that arise within a clinical setting. The latest episode introduces Dr Jeffrey Goodwin, a newly appointed general practitioner who also works as an anaesthetist. His inaugural day on the job proves particularly demanding. While en route to the Royal, he becomes a witness to a serious road collision, and shortly afterwards his own car is taken along with his personal belongings. These incidents combine to make his first shift unusually stressful. Goodwin’s dual responsibilities as a GP and an anaesthetist are highlighted throughout the episode, underscoring the breadth of his medical duties. The sequence of events—seeing the crash, then losing his vehicle and items—forces him to navigate both professional obligations and personal setbacks in rapid succession. The narrative tracks how he manages these unexpected hurdles while maintaining his commitment to patient care. Throughout the episode, the audience sees Goodwin juggling his clinical responsibilities with the immediate aftermath of the crash, while also dealing with the loss of his transport. The storyline illustrates how unforeseen events can intersect with medical duties, testing his resilience.