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 2)
Lost Souls (Episode 1)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2003-04-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An abandoned child proves a mystery for Tom, while a haunted parishioner, and a trainload of stuffed animals cause troubles for Arthur and Brewer.
Home to Roost (Episode 2)
Writer: Dan Sefton
Air date: 2003-04-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Deborah's mother arrives in Ormston with surprising news. Meanwhile, Tom has some unusual advice for shopkeeper Mr Boynton.
Blood Relations (Episode 3)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2003-05-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Fred Mills is reluctant to start medical treatment and instead concentrates on fulfilling his wishlist of activities. A mysterious rash spreads through the village.
Fertility Rites (Episode 4)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2003-05-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Some villagers are found swigging brandy instead of water when the local supply is cut-off. Meanwhile, Eddie refuses to allow her daughter Joanne to go to hospital.
His Brother's Keeper (Episode 5)
Writer: Robert Shearman
Air date: 2003-05-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A German war veteran has news of Wilf's missing brother; Arthur throws his back out and must miss a fishing trip.
Old Flames (Episode 6)
Writer: Dan Sefton
Air date: 2003-05-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Wedding bells are ringing in Ormston, but the groom may not be all he claims. Meanwhile, Wilf and Arthur may have met their match in a parrot.
The Miracle of Ormston (Episode 7)
Writer: Dan Sefton
Air date: 2003-06-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: There's a buzz of excitement around Ormston as a fortune teller arrives. Phyllis receives shocking news. Tom has been so busy he has been neglecting his family, and Deborah has something she needs to tell him.
The Magnificent Colin (Episode 8)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2003-06-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An elderly recluse agrees to go to hospital only if Arthur and the Rev. Brewer attend one last party; Jean and Eddie must pose as the Gilders.
The Last Hurrah, Part One (Episode 9)
Writer: Dan Sefton
Air date: 2003-06-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tom is angry that Arthur deceived Eugenia; Brewer finalizes the arrangements for Archie's funeral.
The Last Hurrah, Part Two (Episode 10)
Writer: Chris Chibnall
Air date: 2003-06-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Eugenia decides to turn the hospital into a platform for Tory propaganda, so Phyllis calls on Labour MP Reg Samuel to give her a run for her money. Helen plays Cupid for Jean and Eddie. Deborah collapses with an ectopic pregnancy.
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