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.
Quest roles:
Steve Jackson(Jeremy Sharpe), Naomi Radcliffe(Mrs Dinsdale), Nigel Betts(Dennis Handshaw), Laura Lindsay(Mrs Rudd), Alexis Platt(Dick Rudd), Drew Cain(James Herriot Sr), Gabriel Quigley(Hannah Herriot), Mark Noble(Henry Dinsdale), Imogen Clawson(Jenny Alderson)