Jackie Powell — Editor
Episodes 8
Against the Odds
James Herriot finds himself skiing through snowy dales to save a litter of dying piglets. Helen is confined to bed having a slipped a disc and Tristan is hoping that Siegfried will give him a job as he has resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Read MorePlace of Honour
With Helen still bedridden, there is
a dramatic increase in domestic chaos. While James struggles manfully with both chores and children, Siegfried and Tristan praise his noble efforts -- and do precisely nothing. Tristan nfuriates Mr. Bushy, a redoubtable farmer, by treating a dog instead of Busby's cow, by sleeping in, and finally by treating a bull instead of Busby's dog!
Read MoreChoose a Bright Morning
James receives a cry for help from the isolated Bramley family who last came to town in 1929.
Read MoreThe Playing Field
A typical Yorkshire farmer is transformed into a cowboy; with Siegfried in London, Tristan is left with the worst patients.
Read MoreCheques and Balances
Siegfried is determined to make the errant farmers pay their bills.
Read MoreFemale of the Species
Siegfried gives a friend's offspring some experience in the surgery. Calum initially resents this, but bucks up when he sees the young student.
Read MoreThe Jackpot
James wears his shorts to a visit and is challenged to a race, while Jock, a once champion sheepdog, and delights in chasing cars from the farm.
Read MoreTwo of a Kind
Siegfried buys a television set, and James has to deal with a man who has cancer.
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