Born and Bred 2002
What is Born and Bred?
"Born and Bred" is a television series set in a fictional Lancashire village. The show is set in the 1950s and takes place at a cottage hospital.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 21, 2002
- Last aired
- Aug 3, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 35 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Born and Bred" is a television series set in a fictional Lancashire village. The show is set in the 1950s and takes place at a cottage hospital. The hospital is operated under the newly established National Health Service. The series focuses on the challenges faced by the medical staff, particularly a father and son duo who are both doctors. They work together at the hospital, navigating the difficulties of their profession under the new healthcare system. The show explores the challenges and complexities of working in a small hospital under the National Health Service.
Should you watch it?
“A father‑son doctor duo keeps a tiny 1950s village hospital afloat.”
- Charmingly light‑hearted portrayal of 1950s rural medicine
- Shows the dynamics of a father‑son medical team
- Period setting adds nostalgic atmosphere
- May feel slow for viewers seeking fast‑paced plots
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character‑driven period dramas about community healthcare.
Its light‑hearted, family‑friendly tone makes it suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Best Man Apr 21, 2002
- E2 Nothing Like the Son Apr 28, 2002
- E3 The Inspector Calls May 5, 2002
- E4 Buried Treasure May 12, 2002
- E5 Brothers in Arms May 19, 2002
- E6 Judgement Day May 26, 2002
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Lost Souls Apr 20, 2003
- E2 Home to Roost Apr 27, 2003
- E3 Blood Relations May 4, 2003
- E4 Fertility Rites May 11, 2003
- E5 His Brother's Keeper May 18, 2003
- E6 Old Flames May 25, 2003
- E7 The Miracle of Ormston Jun 8, 2003
- E8 The Magnificent Colin Jun 15, 2003
- E9 The Last Hurrah, Part One Jun 22, 2003
- E10 The Last Hurrah, Part Two Jun 29, 2003
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 A Little Touch of Harry Feb 29, 2004
- E2 No Regrets Mar 7, 2004
- E3 A Small Flourish Mar 14, 2004
- E4 Thick As Thieves Mar 21, 2004
- E5 The Doctor Now Departing Mar 28, 2004
- E6 And Is There Honey Still for Tea? Apr 4, 2004
- E7 More Than You Know Apr 11, 2004
- E8 A House Divided Apr 18, 2004
- E9 Something Old Apr 25, 2004
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Great Leap Forward Jun 1, 2005
- E2 Flying Home Jun 8, 2005
- E3 Community Spirits Jun 15, 2005
- E4 Never Seek to Tell Jun 22, 2005
- E5 Apple Day Jun 29, 2005
- E6 The Milk of Human Kindness Jul 6, 2005
- E7 Love Is Where It Falls Jul 13, 2005
- E8 The Element of Surprise Jul 20, 2005
- E9 A Wrathful God Jul 27, 2005
- E10 Someone to Watch Over Me Aug 3, 2005
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired on BBC One from 21 April 2002 to 3 August 2005.
What is the setting of the show?
It is set in the 1950s in the fictional Lancashire village of Ormston.
Who are the main characters?
The series follows a father and his son, both doctors, who run a cottage hospital.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a light‑hearted medical drama.
Is the series appropriate for all ages?
It is rated TV‑PG and has a family‑friendly, light‑hearted tone.