Episode 1
The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in a glorious new adaptation in a series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.
Episodes
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Episode 1
S1 E1 - 53m 5s
The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in a glorious new adaptation in a series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.
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Episode 2
S1 E2 - 53m 5s
Fresh from veterinary college, Siegfried’s fun-loving brother, Tristan, arrives to help out. Mrs. Pumphrey throws a swanky party.
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Episode 3
S1 E3 - 53m 5s
James is put to the test with an ailing racehorse. Tristan faces a familiar temptation. Siegfried angles for a prestigious client.
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Episode 4
S1 E4 - 53m 5s
While Tristan gives Tricki-Woo the spa treatment, James deals with Helen’s champion bull. Siegfried makes a decision about Tristan.
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Episode 5
S1 E5 - 53m 6s
James volunteers to be the official vet at the Darrowby Show. His ordeals include an ethical plight involving Helen’s bull.
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Episode 6
S1 E6 - 53m 5s
Defying Siegfried, Tristan coaxes James to try a risky procedure to save a stricken cow. Then James gets a shock from Helen.
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Episode 7
S1 E7 - 1h 2m
Siegfried hosts a Christmas eve party, with an even bigger event to follow the next day. Helen accompanies James on an emergency house call.
Extras + Features
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Scene
S1 E6 - 1m 23s
James stops by the Alderson farm with a present for Jenny after the difficult situation with Clive the bull.
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Scene
S1 E7 - 1m 26s
Skeldale House is abuzz as everyone prepares for the annual Christmas celebration, from mistletoe to Siegfried's Saint Nicholas performance.
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Preview
S1 E7 - 30s
Siegfried hosts a Christmas eve party, with an even bigger event to follow the next day. Helen accompanies James on an emergency house call.
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Heartbreak or Hope: James and Helen
S1 E7 - 2m 31s
Will they or won't they? Relive all the sparks and chemistry between James and Helen during Season 1.
Schedule
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All Creatures Great and Small
Surviving Siegfried
Thursday
Dec 26
1 Hour
Siegfried's war experiences resurface as he struggles to save a young racehorse; Helen faces a decision over James' TB testing plan. -
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What a Balls Up!
Friday
Dec 27
1 Hour
James' TB testing plan mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger; Helen struggles with her vocation; Mrs. Hall and Tristan have brushes with love. -
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Papers
Sunday
Dec 29
1 Hour
With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order. -
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Papers
Sunday
Dec 29
1 Hour
With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order. -
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The Home Front
Sunday
Dec 29
1 Hour
When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange. -
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The Home Front
Sunday
Dec 29
1 Hour
When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange. -
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Papers
Monday
Dec 30
1 Hour
With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order. -
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Papers
Monday
Dec 30
1 Hour
With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order. -
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All Creatures Great and Small
The Home Front
Monday
Dec 30
1 Hour
When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange. -
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The Home Front
Monday
Dec 30
1 Hour
When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange. -
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Edward
Monday
Dec 30
1 Hour
Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past; Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping; Helen is at loose ends. -
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
Tuesday
Dec 31
1 Hour
Everyone faces decisions as war comes in September 1939; romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall; tuberculosis plagues Helen's farm. -
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Merry Bloody Christmas
Wednesday
Jan 1
1 Hour
It's Christmas and Siegfried must decide whether to protect Tristan at the cost of River's welfare; Mrs. Hall realizes she should face her feelings for Gerald. -
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Broodiness
Thursday
Jan 2
1 Hour
Skeldale House is busier than ever while Tristan is away serving; James and Helen dream about the future; Siegfried offers support when Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith. -
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Carpe Diem
Friday
Jan 3
1 Hour
Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper; James and Helen take inspiration from "Carpe Diem" and make a long-awaited decision. -
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Sunday
Jan 5
1 Hour
James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. -
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Sunday
Jan 5
1 Hour
James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. -
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Monday
Jan 6
1 Hour
James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. -
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Monday
Jan 6
1 Hour
James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. -
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Monday
Jan 6
1 Hour
James Alfred Wight's series of books that were written under the pen name James Herriot, are based on his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in England from 1940 to 1992. This series based on the novels chronicles the heartwarming and humorous adventures of James, a young country vet who lives and works in Yorkshire in the late 1930s. The show revolves around a trio of veterinary surgeons, including Siegfried Farnon, who hires James into his veterinary practice at Skeldale House. Besides Siegfried and James, there is Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan, and Mrs. Hall, their housekeeper.
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