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Born and Bred
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Nigel McCrery, Chris Chibnall
Network
BBC One
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judgement Day
The people of Ormston face an anxious wait as the cottage hospital's future is decided upon by NHS inspector Neville Manly.
Top Cast
Jenna Russell
Deborah Gilder
Polly Thompson
Catherine Gilder
Evan Fortescue
Phillip Gilder
Peter Gunn
Const. Len Cosgrove
Tracey Childs
Nurse Linda Cosgrove
Maggie Steed
Phyllis Woolf
Naomi Radcliffe
Jean Mills (née Bradshaw)
Samuel J. Hudson
Eddie Mills
Donald Gee
Mr. Boynton
Clive Swift
Rev. Eustacius Brewer
Shirley White
Miss Matthews
Joan Worswick
Miss Matthews
