"Born and Bred" will probably pass just under the radar of us American TV viewers, unless you are a regular watcher of your local PBS station. It's light hearted, gentle, and unhurried in it's message.
The Ciffs Notes version of the show: Small mythical English town doctor and his family are the central figures in "B&B". Throw in a large contingent of supporting cast members. Expect some minor trouble that plagues one of the cast to be settled in a happy way by the time the credits roll at the end. It's not "Masterpiece Theater", but then it doesn't pretend to be.
2005 Update: I have now had a chance to watch most, if not ALL of the series, as shown on my local PBS station. I have discovered, that there is ONE episode that does NOT have a happy ending, and that's the two part episode, "The Last Hurrah", that has the elder Dr. Gilder facing some issues with the death of a patient. And let me say, my vote for "Best Episode" would have to go to "A Very Ormston Christmas" Episode: #2.11. I have not laughed harder at any episode of this very happy series.
Perfect show for a rainy/cold/dismal day.
The Ciffs Notes version of the show: Small mythical English town doctor and his family are the central figures in "B&B". Throw in a large contingent of supporting cast members. Expect some minor trouble that plagues one of the cast to be settled in a happy way by the time the credits roll at the end. It's not "Masterpiece Theater", but then it doesn't pretend to be.
2005 Update: I have now had a chance to watch most, if not ALL of the series, as shown on my local PBS station. I have discovered, that there is ONE episode that does NOT have a happy ending, and that's the two part episode, "The Last Hurrah", that has the elder Dr. Gilder facing some issues with the death of a patient. And let me say, my vote for "Best Episode" would have to go to "A Very Ormston Christmas" Episode: #2.11. I have not laughed harder at any episode of this very happy series.
Perfect show for a rainy/cold/dismal day.