Born and Bred

1. S01E01The Best ManApril 21, 2002—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, pre
2. S01E02Nothing Like the SonApril 28, 2002—Tom and Arthur clash over the hospital's unconventional management. Meanwhile, Deborah encounters Eddie, who asserts himself as the doctor's
3. S01E03The Inspector CallsMay 5, 2002—Tom and Arthur prepare to meet Cornelius Sibbald, the official responsible for approving the new cottage hospital. Meanwhile, the villagers
4. S01E04Buried TreasureMay 12, 2002—Tom puzzles over local carpenter Bert Cartwright's determination to keep him away, despite Bert's wife's illness. Meanwhile, Michael discove
5. S01E05Brothers in ArmsMay 19, 2002—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
6. S01E06Judgement DayMay 26, 2002—The people of Ormston face an anxious wait as the cottage hospital's future is decided upon by NHS inspector Neville Manly.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Lost SoulsApril 20, 2003—An abandoned child proves a mystery for Tom, while a haunted parishioner, and a trainload of stuffed animals cause troubles for Arthur and B
2. S02E02Home to RoostApril 27, 2003—Deborah's mother arrives in Ormston with surprising news. Meanwhile, Tom has some unusual advice for shopkeeper Mr Boynton.
3. S02E03Blood RelationsMay 4, 2003—Fred Mills is reluctant to start medical treatment and instead concentrates on fulfilling his wishlist of activities. A mysterious rash spre
4. S02E04Fertility RitesMay 11, 2003—Some villagers are found swigging brandy instead of water when the local supply is cut-off. Meanwhile, Eddie refuses to allow her daughter J
5. S02E05His Brother's KeeperMay 18, 2003—A German war veteran has news of Wilf's missing brother; Arthur throws his back out and must miss a fishing trip.
6. S02E06Old FlamesMay 25, 2003—Wedding bells are ringing in Ormston, but the groom may not be all he claims. Meanwhile, Wilf and Arthur may have met their match in a parro
7. S02E07The Miracle of OrmstonJune 8, 2003—There's a buzz of excitement around Ormston as a fortune teller arrives. Phyllis receives shocking news. Tom has been so busy he has been ne
8. S02E08The Magnificent ColinJune 15, 2003—An elderly recluse agrees to go to hospital only if Arthur and the Rev. Brewer attend one last party; Jean and Eddie must pose as the Gilder
9. S02E09The Last Hurrah, Part OneJune 22, 2003—Tom is angry that Arthur deceived Eugenia; Brewer finalizes the arrangements for Archie's funeral.
10. S02E10The Last Hurrah, Part TwoJune 29, 2003—Eugenia decides to turn the hospital into a platform for Tory propaganda, so Phyllis calls on Labour MP Reg Samuel to give her a run for her

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01A Little Touch of HarryFebruary 29, 2004—Phyllis' husband Harry returns to Ormston and she agrees to give him another chance. The pub is still in Harry's name, and he bets it in a p
2. S03E02No RegretsMarch 7, 2004—Helen becomes a trainee nurse just as the hospital welcomes its most demanding patient, Elizabeth Grimshaw. Tensions run high when a famous
3. S03E03A Small FlourishMarch 14, 2004—When Dennis Tyldesley arrives, Hubert Gough thinks that his much younger wife will run off with the mysterious man. However, Dennis reveals
4. S03E04Thick As ThievesMarch 21, 2004—Len and Linda's first foster child arrives and doesn't meet their expectations. Rita, a new barmaid, arrives with ideas to expand the pub, w
5. S03E05The Doctor Now DepartingMarch 28, 2004—Tom discovers that Arthur plans to move to New Zealand and send old friend Donald Newman as his replacement. Eddie has a suspicious lump exa
6. S03E06And Is There Honey Still for Tea?April 4, 2004—Donald Newman, Gilder's replacement, arrives and saves the life of a beautiful young woman. Deborah and Phyllis discover that the man behind
7. S03E07More Than You KnowApril 11, 2004—Mr. Ffotherington comes to Ormston, and Brewer and Mr. Boynton are suspicious of him. Wilf robs Jean's wedding dress fund to buy alcohol to
8. S03E08A House DividedApril 18, 2004—Ormston is united in its determination to win the annual inter-village Pub Olympics against Thursvale so they can use the hefty cash prize t
9. S03E09Something OldApril 25, 2004—Jean and Eddie finally get married. Wilf's ex-wife Violet turns up and he insists that he will not attend the wedding if she is present. Whi

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Great Leap ForwardJune 1, 2005—Ormston welcomes a new face and bids farewell to an old friend. Donald and Deborah set up a mobile blood bank before Tom returns from New Ze
2. S04E02Flying HomeJune 8, 2005—Helen returns to join the villagers in paying their last respects to Tom. Logan's patience is tested by hypochondriac Albie Thwaites while H
3. S04E03Community SpiritsJune 15, 2005—Deborah continues to run the hospital alongside Newman and becomes involved with Janette Locke, who appears to be abusing her son. Jean and
4. S04E04Never Seek to TellJune 22, 2005—The Cosgroves prepare for their latest foster child. Logan shelters Albert Tooley, a young army deserter, and Mary Pilling fears that he has
5. S04E05Apple DayJune 29, 2005—Ormston prepares for the traditional Apple Day Festival, while Len's cousin Nathan visits.
6. S04E06The Milk of Human KindnessJuly 6, 2005—Both Emma Rowe and Laura contract a fever after they are admitted to hospital, but it could be more than just a simply a coincidence.
7. S04E07Love Is Where It FallsJuly 13, 2005—Nancy and Wilf swap jobs with predictable results. Nancy woos Nick, but Deborah spends the night during a storm. Charlie Polson pursues his
8. S04E08The Element of SurpriseJuly 20, 2005—Jean invites Ruby to the Antiques Fair where Ruby gets shot. As Deborah and Logan grow closer, Henry offers Logan a job as the Rattenbury Ge
9. S04E09A Wrathful GodJuly 27, 2005—When the local home for disadvantaged people is forced to close, Deborah takes in Eileen Fisher, one of the residents, but doesn't expect Ei
10. S04E10Someone to Watch Over MeAugust 3, 2005—Phyllis finds herself at the centre of an love triangle. Jean and Eddie get exciting news as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

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