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Born and Bred

1978 – 1980Show2 seasons12 episodes

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Two large, interrelated south London families struggle to believe that blood is thicker than water.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth or scares.

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Cast

24 of 48 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Derek Bennett, Robert Tronson, Peter Duguid
Written by
Douglas Livingstone
Produced by
Peter Duguid, Tim Aspinall
Music by
Ron Grainer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 13, 1978 · October 7, 1980 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1978
Last aired
October 7, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Born and Bred worth watching?"

Questions about Born and Bred

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Born and Bred worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

How long does it take to watch Born and Bred?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1980.

Will Born and Bred make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Born and Bred plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.