Bramwell (1995– )

In 1895, women were not expected to work - or even know about - medicine. Women were expected to work as house-wives, mothers, teachers and nurses. One women was determined to change that. ... See full summary »

Writers:

Harriet Davison (creator), Lucy Gannon (creator),

Stars:

Jemma Redgrave, Ruth Sheen, David Calder

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jemma Redgrave	...	Eleanor Bramwell (27 episodes, 1995-1998)
Ruth Sheen	...	Nurse Ethel Carr (27 episodes, 1995-1998)
David Calder	...	Robert Bramwell (24 episodes, 1995-1997)
Kevin McMonagle	...	Joe Marsham (24 episodes, 1995-1998)
Keeley Gainey	...	Kate (23 episodes, 1995-1997)
Ben Brazier	...	Sidney Bentley (12 episodes, 1996-1997)
Cliff Parisi	...	Daniel Bentley (11 episodes, 1995-1996)

Storyline

In 1895, women were not expected to work - or even know about - medicine. Women were expected to work as house-wives, mothers, teachers and nurses. One women was determined to change that. Eleanor Bramwell works under Sir Herbert Hamilton's supervision. She isn't happy. After he stupidly loses a perfectly healthy young mother, Eleanor decides it is time to make her mark in medical history. Mocked by fellow medical students and questioned by her father, Doctor Robert Bramwell, Eleanor is soon given a renovated building - by donation of the kind Lady Cora Peters - and begins her own infirmary - The Thrift. But with all odds against her, will she survive? Will she make her dream come true? Will her colleagues trust her?

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | medical | sequel | sequel | third part | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

tv show OFFICIAL website

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1997 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Bramwell - naiskirurgin oppivuodet

Filming Locations:

Sarratt, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Whitby Davison Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Bramwell V (2000)

User Reviews

Great period piece--well worth watching

I came upon this miniseries by accident, and I am glad I did. I'd never heard of it, but it sounded interesting. It really does a good job of portraying what London and medicine probably were like back in the 1800's. Though not an overtly feminist piece, it does depict what women doctors had to go through to gain a bit of respect. The story line might be considered thin for four videos, but it held my interest enough so that I purchased it. If medicine, Merry Olde England, or good acting is of interest to the viewer, this is well worth watching.