Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth.
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Directed by Brian PercivalWritten by Ben VanstoneGuest stars Steve Jackson, Naomi Radcliffe, Laura Lindsay, Nigel Betts, Alexis Platt, Drew Cain, Gabriel Quigley, Mark Noble
Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the surgery and takes a shine to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Siegfried hopes to bag the job of Attending Vet at Darrowby Racecourse, by buttering up the head of the race course, General Ransom. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience.
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Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Lisa HoldsworthGuest stars Nigel Havers, Susan Jameson, John Bulwich, David Fleeshman, Mollie Winnard, Mark Noble, Matthew Lewis, Imogen Clawson
James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfried's help to pay for his accommodation, but Siegfried insists he must first prove he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons' prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking.
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Directed by Andy HayWritten by Ben Vanstone, Freddy SybornGuest stars Diana Rigg, Seán Carlsen, Mollie Winnard, Matthew Lewis, Imogen Clawson, Jon Furlong, Tony Pitts
It's the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour of Attending Vet. But Siegfried and Tristan know the job is a poisoned chalice and reckon James won't last the day without throwing in the towel.
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Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Debbie O'MalleyGuest stars James Lewis, Steven Blakeley, Laura Woodward, Thomas William Kelso, Liam McCheyne, Joe Simpson, Mark Morrell, Joseph James
James' workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Mrs Hall discovers it is James' birthday, and Tristan tries his best to cheer him up by arranging a double date. Season finale.
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Directed by Andy HayWritten by Ben Vanstone, Julian JonesGuest stars Alexis Platt, Roxanne Morgan, Edith Smith, Jeannie Crowther, Harriet Slater, Mollie Winnard, Charlie May-Clark, Matthew Lewis
James is trying to bury his pain over Helen and has invited his new girlfriend Connie to the annual Skeldale Christmas party. As the house fills with locals, James receives a call from a man who wants help with his dog who is giving birth.
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Directed by Andy HayWritten by Ben VanstoneGuest stars Dave Hill, Mollie Winnard, Jake Hayes, Maimie McCoy, Charlie May-Clark, Cleo Sylvestre, Matthew Lewis, Imogen Clawson
Ben Vanstone, Debbie O'Malley, Maxine Alderton, Jamie Crichton, Chloë Mi Lin Ewart, Matt Evans, Neil Jones, Karim Khan, Julian Jones, Helen Raynor, Robin French, Lisa Holdsworth, Freddy Syborn, Nick Leather, Nessah Muthy, Jamie Crichton
Production details
Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
42
Original language
English
Networks & production
5United Kingdom
PBS Digital StudiosUnited States
Playground EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
animal human friendshipanimalsbased on novel or bookcountry lifefeelgoodheartfeltinspirationalperiod drama
