Born and Bred_
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.
Created By
Nigel McCrery, Chris Chibnall
Network
BBC One
Episodes
35
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Born and Bred has 4 seasons with 35 episodes spanning 2002-2005.
Rating
With a 8.5/10 rating from 2 votes, Born and Bred is considered highly rated.
Year context
Born and Bred first aired 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (13)
Jenna Russell
Deborah Gilder
PT
Polly Thompson
Catherine Gilder
EF
Evan Fortescue
Phillip Gilder
Peter Gunn
Const. Len Cosgrove
Tracey Childs
Nurse Linda Cosgrove
Maggie Steed
Phyllis Woolf
Naomi Radcliffe
Jean Mills (née Bradshaw)
SJ
Samuel J. Hudson
Eddie Mills
Donald Gee
Mr. Boynton
Clive Swift
Rev. Eustacius Brewer
SW
Shirley White
Miss Matthews
JW
Joan Worswick
Miss Matthews
Oliver Milburn
Dr. Nick Logan
SEASONS (4 seasons, 35 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SEASON 4
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
35
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Nigel McCrery
Creator
Chris Chibnall
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Born and Bred about?
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.
How many seasons does Born and Bred have?
Born and Bred has 4 seasons with 35 episodes total.
Who created Born and Bred?
Born and Bred was created by Nigel McCrery and Chris Chibnall.
Who stars in Born and Bred?
The cast of Born and Bred includes Jenna Russell, Polly Thompson, Evan Fortescue, Peter Gunn, Tracey Childs.
What is the rating of Born and Bred?
Born and Bred has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
Is Born and Bred still running?
Born and Bred has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
