Born and Bred is a light-hearted British drama series that aired on BBC One from 2002 to 2005. Created by Chris Chibnall and Nigel McCrery, Born and Bred's cast was led by James Bolam and Michael French, who play a father and son who run a cottage hospital in Ormston, a fictional Lancashire village in the 1950s. Bolam and French's characters are later replaced by characters played by Richard Wilson and Oliver Milburn.
Born and Bred (Season 1)
The Best Man (Episode 1)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2002-04-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Gilder family head to Ormston for Linda's wedding to Len. After a wild stag do, Len wakes nude in the village. Arthur, local doctor, prepares for his nurse's big day. As the guests' train breaks down, Linda has second thoughts.
Nothing Like the Son (Episode 2)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2002-04-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tom and Arthur clash over the hospital's unconventional management. Meanwhile, Deborah encounters Eddie, who asserts himself as the doctor's cleaner despite any objections. Eddie appears to be harbouring a secret.
The Inspector Calls (Episode 3)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2002-05-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tom and Arthur prepare to meet Cornelius Sibbald, the official responsible for approving the new cottage hospital. Meanwhile, the villagers unite in a fundraising effort to support the building work.
Buried Treasure (Episode 4)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2002-05-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tom puzzles over local carpenter Bert Cartwright's determination to keep him away, despite Bert's wife's illness. Meanwhile, Michael discovers something exciting, prompting the entire village to hunt for buried treasure.
Brothers in Arms (Episode 5)
Writer: Stephen Bennett
Air date: 2002-05-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tom's patience is tested when his father appears to lose focus in their battle to run the village surgery, but unbeknownst to Tom, Arthur is busy brewing his own beer for the christening. Tension develops between Frank and Len.
Judgement Day (Episode 6)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2002-05-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The people of Ormston face an anxious wait as the cottage hospital's future is decided upon by NHS inspector Neville Manly.
Seasons
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