TV series

Born and Bred

1978–1980 · 2 seasons

A wry, talky British family drama where sharp comedy and quiet hurt sit side by side in cramped south London rooms.

Overview: Two large, interrelated south London families struggle to believe that blood is thicker than water.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: None
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild