Bramwell Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Bramwell: Season 4

• Season 4 Episode 2: Loose Women

  Already faced with a personal dilemma, Eleanor finds herself confronting the world of child prostitution. Driven by her concern for a young girl and feelings of guilt, she risks her reputation, her happiness - and her position at the Thrift. Jemma Redgrave stars

• Season 4 Episode 1: Our Brave Boys : Part One

  The second campaign of the Boer War starts, and the country is gripped by war fever. When a foreigner is brought in for treatment, the staff of the Thrift have to examine their attitudes, and Eleanor and Joe discover a gulf between them. Jemma Redgrave stars

Bramwell: Season 3

• Season 3 Episode 10: Episode 10

  Eleanor has to confront her dependence on her father when, on the eve of his wedding to Alice, he withdraws financial support for her work at the Thrift. Jemma Redgrave stars

• Season 3 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Finn O'Neill returns to London, basking in the fame of his pioneering work in vaccination. But when Finn's wife falls seriously ill, Robert suspects him of using her as a human guinea pig - and his scandalous attempts to seduce Eleanor only add fuel to the fire. Period medical drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and Andrew Connolly

• Season 3 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  A terminally ill patient makes what appears to be a miracle recovery, forcing Dr Marsham to question some of his most deeply held convictions. Like all rational men, he doesn't believe in divine intervention - but an encounter with a faith healer makes him realise he still has a lot to learn. Drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and Kevin McMonagle

• Season 3 Episode 7: Episode 7

  Robert prepares to set up a posh Harley Street practice with the aim of impressing Alice Costigan. He borrows the necessary capital from his friend George Talbot - but doesn't count on his benefactor's wife becoming hopelessly infatuated with him. Period medical drama, starring David Calder, Richard Hope and Maureen Beattie

• Season 3 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Eleanor discovers a darker side to village life when there is a measles outbreak at the local school

• Season 3 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Robert takes charge when Eleanor goes away to the country and is soon plunged into a crisis. Charlotte, the young trainee he's hired to help out, discovers someone's been stealing supplies of opium : and she doesn't hesitate to point an accusing finger at Nurse Carr. Starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder, Ruth Sheen, Maureen Beattie and Alexandra Lilley

• Season 3 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Marsham learns his wife has breast cancer and tries to make amends for neglecting her, shelving a planned move to Scotland and begging Robert and Eleanor to perform a life-saving operation. Medical drama, starring Jemma Redgrave and David Calder

• Season 3 Episode 2: Theo

  Wealthy widow Alice Costigan invites Robert to stay at her country house for a spot of pheasant shooting, filling him with high hopes of romance. However, he's not the only one vying for her affections, and when her nephew falls ill she snubs him by turning to his rival for help. Victorian medical drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder, Maureen Beattie and Andrew Connolly

• Season 3 Episode 1: Brewery

  Victorian medic Eleanor Bramwell is struggling to save the life of an East End brewery worker during a sweltering summer, when a face from the past makes an unexpected reappearance. It's none other than old flame Finn O'Neill, and their mutual attraction proves as strong as ever - but some shocking news looks set to destroy their chances of happiness. Starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder, Andrew Connolly, Kevin McMonagle and Maureen Beattie

Bramwell: Season 2

• Season 2 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Amorous Dr Finn O'Neill whisks Eleanor off to Blackpool for a romantic weekend - but like the typical Victorian patriarch he is, Robert takes a dim view of their relationship and vows to end it for good. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and Andrew Connolly

• Season 2 Episode 7: Episode 7

  A young woman pedestrian is rushed to the Thrift after being involved in a carriage accident, but seems reluctant to let staff touch her. Eleanor investigates - and is surprised at what she finds. Jemma Redgrave stars

• Season 2 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Eleanor's compassion is aroused by the plight of a deformed girl forced to appear in a freak show, and she vows to do whatever she can to help - even if it means carrying out potentially risky surgery. Medical drama, starring Jemma Redgrave and David Calder

• Season 2 Episode 5: Episode 5

  The Bramwells extend their hospitality to Robert's old friend Guy Le Saux, who's offering destitute children the chance of a fresh start in America. Eleanor soon notices his wife is covered in bruises and jumps to the conclusion that she's being abused : but could there be another explanation? Period medical drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and John Castle

• Season 2 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Eleanor falls for ambitious local health official Dr Finn O'Neill, who's convinced a pioneering treatment for cholera he's developed will earn him a permanent niche in the medical hall of fame. Robert doubts his alleged miracle cure is safe - but with an outbreak of the disease raging at the Thrift, there's no time to test it properly. Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and Andrew Connolly star

• Season 2 Episode 3: Episode 3

  Eleanor proposes to Dr Marsham. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave in the title role, with David Calder as her father Robert, and Robert Hardy as Sir Herbert

• Season 2 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  A mystery patient and a train crash test the Thrift's resources. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave as a London doctor hoping to become the first female surgeon

Bramwell: Season 1

• Season 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Robert tries to arrange a love-match between Eleanor and one of his old comrades-in-arms, but meets with a conspicuous lack of success. Then a belligerent boxer with head injuries gives him an unexpected helping hand, and medicine starts taking a back seat to romance at the Thrift. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave, David Calder and Nicholas Farrell

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Eleanor comes up against the governors of the East London Hospital when they threaten to take over the Thrift. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Eleanor and Nurse Carr carry out tuberculosis tests in the East End slums, while Robert's electro-therapy treatment causes problems. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Eleanor is flattered by the attentions of charming Dr Hunter - but when his housekeeper dies suddenly, she changes her opinion. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  The hospital is led into the criminal underworld when Lady Cora's pregnant laundry maid is rushed to the Thrift. Jemma Redgrave stars

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Eleanor opens her new infirmary for the poor, but also agrees to help in her father's private practice. Period drama, starring Jemma Redgrave

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Drama set in 1895, chronicling the personal and professional consequences of Eleanor Bramwell's determined quest to become the first female surgeon at the East London Hospital. The first episode sees Eleanor embarking on her medical career - and immediately crossing swords with eminent surgeon Sir Herbert Hamilton. Jemma Redgrave stars in the title role, with David Calder as her father, and Robert Hardy as Sir Herbert