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Cast of Born and Bred

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Simon Shepherd plays Dr Tom Dagleish, Maggie Steed plays May Dagleish, and John Henshaw plays PC Bruce Barrington in the BBC One period drama ‘Born and Bred‘.

  • BBC One
  • 2002–2005
  • 4 seasons
  • TV series
  • 15 cast

Main cast

  • Dr Tom DagleishSimon Shepherd1–4Main
  • May DagleishMaggie Steed1–3Main
  • PC Bruce BarringtonJohn Henshaw1–4Main
  • Dr Michael ‘Mike’ DagleishOliver Milburn1–2Main
  • Linda DagleishJenna Russell1–4Main
  • Dr David GoughJames Bolam1–4Main

Supporting cast

  • OrmerodPhilip Jackson1–4Supp
  • Megan BarringtonMegan Grace1–4Supp
  • Jean BarringtonDenise Welch2–4Supp
  • Sister Hilda JohnsonGabrielle Daye1–4Supp
  • Nurse Molly DimmockTracy Brabin1–4Supp
  • Nurse PantonKacey Ainsworth1–3Supp

Guest & voice

  • Dr Peter RoperWilliam Ilkley1Guest
  • Mrs. PearlAnne Reid2Guest
  • Dr Edward ‘Teddy’ DagleishJames Laurenson3Guest

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About this cast

‘Born and Bred’ is a BBC One period drama set in 1950s Lancashire. The series follows the lives of the Dagleish family, particularly Dr Tom Dagleish and his father, as they manage the local cottage hospital and navigate community life. The show combines medical cases with family and village dynamics.

FAQs

Who plays Dr Tom Dagleish in Born and Bred?

Dr Tom Dagleish is played by Simon Shepherd.

Who plays May Dagleish in Born and Bred?

May Dagleish is played by Maggie Steed.

Who plays PC Bruce Barrington in Born and Bred?

PC Bruce Barrington is played by John Henshaw.

Who plays Dr David Gough in Born and Bred?

Dr David Gough is played by James Bolam.

Who plays Linda Dagleish in Born and Bred?

Linda Dagleish is played by Jenna Russell.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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