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Born and Bred

Born and Bred

★ 9.0/10•2002•1h 0m•TV-PG•Drama
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In the 1950s at the fictional Lancashire village of Ormston, a father and son, both doctors, navigate the challenges of running a cottage hospital under the newly established National Health Service.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 21, 2002

Episodes

E160m

The Best Man

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.

Apr 21, 2002

E260m

Nothing Like the Son

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.

Apr 28, 2002

E360m

The Inspector Calls

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.

May 5, 2002

E460m

Buried Treasure

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.

May 12, 2002

E560m

Brothers in Arms

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.

May 19, 2002

E660m

Judgement Day

The people of Ormston face an anxious wait as the cottage hospital's future is decided upon by NHS inspector Neville Manly.

May 26, 2002

Actors

Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell

Deborah Gilder

Polly Thompson

Catherine Gilder

Evan Fortescue

Phillip Gilder

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

Const. Len Cosgrove

Tracey Childs

Tracey Childs

Nurse Linda Cosgrove

Maggie Steed

Maggie Steed

Phyllis Woolf

Naomi Radcliffe

Naomi Radcliffe

Jean Mills (née Bradshaw)

Samuel J. Hudson

Eddie Mills

Donald Gee

Donald Gee

Mr. Boynton

Clive Swift

Clive Swift

Rev. Eustacius Brewer

Shirley White

Miss Matthews

Joan Worswick

Miss Matthews

Oliver Milburn

Oliver Milburn

Dr. Nick Logan

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