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The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.
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The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.
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Episode 1
The waiting room is packed at the Darrowby practice, but Siegfried seems more focused on catching his hard-drinking brother asleep on the job.
Directed by Peter MoffattWritten by Brian FinchGuest stars Robin Scobey, George Malpas, Rio Fanning, Michael Lees, Mollie Walker, Nicholas Wright, Sonia Graham
Episode 2
The return of lambing season brings a boost to Siegfried's spirits, but James, laid up in the surgery, is reminded of the harsher realities of a vet's life.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Johnny ByrneGuest stars William Squire, Will Leighton, Frank Mills, Sheila Raynor, Russell Denton, Norman Bird
Episode 3
Nerves are frayed as Tristan's encounter with an "exploding" bullock leads to a lawsuit, and Siegfried's venture in guinea raising runs foul. Meanwhile, James is sent to assist "on of the biggest boozers in the business."
Directed by Robert TronsonWritten by Anthony StevenGuest stars Alex McCrindle, Gwen Cherrell, Edward Peel, Michael Watkins, William Moore, Richard Steele, John Rutland, Eric Dodson
Episode 4
As the tractor threatens to do away with a way of life in the Dales, James battles to save a dying shire horse.
Directed by Peter MoffattWritten by Johnny ByrneGuest stars Tony Sympson, George Little, John Kellett, Neil Godden, Norman Robbins, Donald Nithsdale
Episode 5
The Darrowby Show is a much-anticipated event for the whole community, except for the duty vet. This mixed honor falls to James this year.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Brian FinchGuest stars Margaretta Scott, Teddy Turner, Norman Mann, John Rolls, Georgina Melville, Geoffrey Reed, Michael Brennan, Fred Gaunt
Episode 6
While James struggles to cope with the procrastinations of the Bellerby family, Tristan succumbs to the charms of a millionaire shipbuilder's daughter with a penchant for lobster.
Directed by Robert TronsonWritten by Anthony StevenGuest stars Margaretta Scott, Glyn Owen, André Maranne, Danny O'Dea, Caroline Holdaway, Pamela Gale, Una Brandon-Jones, Joby Blanshard
Episode 7
James gets a taste of the high life when he comes to the aid of a city vet, Granville Bennet, while Siegfried juggles the care of Mr. Wilkinson's awesome "colt" with the fine art of debt collecting.
Directed by Kenneth IvesWritten by Johnny ByrneGuest stars James Grout, Constance Chapman, Marjorie Sudell, Terry Cantor, Reg Lever, Joe Holmes, John Blain, Craig Brigg
Episode 8
The atmosphere is tense as James prepares to perform groundbreaking surgery. Meanwhile, Siegfried wrestles with a disinterested prize bull, and Tristan's hormones run riot over Darrowby's merry widow.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Anthony StevenGuest stars Geoffrey Bayldon, Madeline Smith, Paul Dawkins, Gerald James, Niall Padden, Tommy Edwards
Episode 9
James becomes suspicious when the Farnon brothers -- usually keen cricketers -- "volunteer" him in their stead for the annual cricket match between Darrowby and Rainby.
Directed by Robert TronsonWritten by Brian FinchGuest stars Teddy Turner, James Grout, John Comer, Nancy Gower, David Theakston, Stephen Mallatratt, Barry Hart, Kenneth Hastwell
Episode 10
Tristan may have finally found the right girl in Alice McTavish. Meanwhile, James struggles to save a dog whose death could trigger the end of the owners' marriage.
Directed by Kenneth IvesWritten by Brian FinchGuest stars David Daker, Fiona Walker, Ray Mort, Dene Edwards, David Thackwray, Elizabeth Millbank, Colin Fay
Episode 11
James concludes that the drawbacks of a vet's life -- long hours, fierce dogs and a cunning sow named Prudence -- pale in comparison to the rigors of making a speech to the Darrowby Youth Club.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Brian FinchGuest stars Sonia Graham, Elizabeth Millbank, Rosamund Greenwood, Ann Way, William Hoyland, Brian Hayes, Martin Matthews, Wendy Jackson
Episode 12
Siegried turns on the charm to teach Tristan a lesson, while James, busy with calving, finds one farmer's traditional Yorkshire hospitality a bit hard to swallow.
Directed by Robert TronsonWritten by Terence DudleyGuest stars Avril Angers, Colin Douglas, Nora Fulton, Rita Giovannini, Gorden Kaye, Stephen Riddle, Bill Lund
Episode 13
Despite Siegfried's insistence that he relax and "cultivate the inner man," James can't shrug off the irritations that often make his professions a dog's life. Siegfried's inner man is cramming for the annual quiz that pits the men of Darrowby against the fearsome Women's Institute.
Directed by Kenneth IvesWritten by Johnny ByrneGuest stars Wilfrid Brambell, Patsy Byrne, Timothy Bateson, Mary Wimbush, Dickie Arnold, Norman Shelley, Alan Starkey, John Biggerstaff
Episode 14
Christmas at Skeldale House can be a formidable undertaking, what with sick foals, overfed dogs and a skeleton guarding Siegfried's secret hoard of goodies.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Anthony StevenGuest stars Margaretta Scott, Michael Holt, Donald Nithsdale, Robert Brown, Cynthia Etherington, Frank Birch
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Lynda BellinghamHelen Herriot
Robert HardySiegfried Farnon
Christopher TimothyJames Herriot
Carol DrinkwaterHelen Herriot
Mary HignettMrs. Hall
Margaretta ScottMrs. Pumphrey
Teddy TurnerHodgekin
James GroutGranville Bennett
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