Born and Bred

2002 - 2005

The Best Man

21st April 2002

Episode 1

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

28th April 2002

Episode 2

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

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

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

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

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•Polly Thompson•Evan Fortescue

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.

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Jenna Russell

Deborah Gilder

Polly Thompson

Catherine Gilder

Evan Fortescue

Phillip Gilder

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Peter Gunn

Const. Len Cosgrove

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Tracey Childs

Nurse Linda Cosgrove

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Maggie Steed

Phyllis Woolf

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Naomi Radcliffe

Jean Mills (née Bradshaw)

Samuel J. Hudson

Eddie Mills

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Donald Gee

Mr. Boynton

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Clive Swift

Rev. Eustacius Brewer

Shirley White

Miss Matthews

Joan Worswick

Miss Matthews

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Oliver Milburn

Dr. Nick Logan

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Chris Chibnall

Executive Producer

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