May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. When Tristan returns from war and is shocked to see the shift in his brother, he and James decide to take action. But there's also some good news around the corner for everyone.
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Directed by Brian PercivalWritten by Ben VanstoneGuest stars Mollie Winnard, Imogen Clawson, Tony Pitts, Conor Deane, Lucy-Jo Hudson, Wayne Foskett
James is exhausted running between Heston and Skeldale, and to make matters worse, he's often finding himself on the wrong side of Richard Alderson, who is miffed about the muddy floor. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall and Herriot are curious about what Siegfried's been up to when James finds him wandering home after a night out.
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Directed by Stewart SvaasandWritten by Neil Jones, Karim KhanGuest stars Patricia Hodge, Imogen Clawson, Tony Pitts, Elexi Walker, Stefan Escreet, Rayyah McCaul
A memorial service is held in Darrowby to honour the war's fallen soldiers and Tristan tries to hide his emotion. He's keen to go for a drink with Siegfried, but finds himself at the bottom of his priorities. Meanwhile, James tells Mrs. Pumphrey not to give up hope in her quest to find a mate for Tricki, and plans a date night to get some time with Helen.
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Directed by Stewart SvaasandWritten by Robin FrenchGuest stars Mollie Winnard, Patricia Hodge, Imogen Clawson, Jonathan Hyde, Gaia Wise, Philip Martin Brown
Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon realises neither of them are ready for it. Mrs Hall asks for time off for her granddaughter's birthday in Sunderland, and Siegfried starts to panic.
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Directed by Brian PercivalWritten by Ben Vanstone, Nessah MuthyGuest stars Imogen Clawson, Tony Pitts, Jonathan Hyde, Gaia Wise, Susan Hilton, Noé Sébert
James is worried about the practice finances, but it falls on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried. Herriot decides to take on the role of attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs Ainsley, who has an aggressive parrot called George.
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Directed by Andy HayWritten by Neil JonesGuest stars Mollie Winnard, Gaia Wise, Chris Gascoyne, Leah Brotherhead, Max Runham, Graeme Hall
Tristan and Charlotte enjoy a romantic picnic at Beauvoir Manor, but they are aware that his leave is almost over meaning he will have to return to war soon. James checks in at Heston Grange and meets Richard's new farmhand, Butch Fielding. Richard admits he's had the new telephone off the hook because he keeps getting nuisance calls.
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Directed by Andy HayWritten by Nick LeatherGuest stars Mollie Winnard, Lamin Touray, Tony Pitts, Gaia Wise, Bernard Wrigley, Cat Simmons
It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war. With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’s Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief. Mrs Hall is keen to enter the Drovers' darts competition and scoop the first prize: a fresh turkey.
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Guest stars Mollie Winnard, Maimie McCoy, Patricia Hodge, Gaia Wise, Susan Hilton, Ralph Falkingham, Isabella Ward, May Kelly
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
