Seasons & Episodes
You've Got to Dream
Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glas
Another Farnon?
Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a
Andante
Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the surgery and takes a shine to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Sie
A Tricki Case
James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfr
All's Fair
It's the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour of Attending Vet. But Siegfried a
A Cure for All Ills
James' workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Mrs Hall discovers it is James' birthday, and Tr
The Night Before Christmas
James is trying to bury his pain over Helen and has invited his new girlfriend Connie to the annual Skeldale Christmas p
Where the Heart Is
It’s spring in 1938, and a trip back home to Glasgow presents James Herriot with a dilemma that will mean choosing bet
Semper Progrediens
With Tristan's encouragement, James asks Helen if she'd like to go to the local spring dance. But village resident Geral
We Can But Hope
The fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helen's burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Siegfried
Many Happy Returns
It's an important day for Tristan in more ways than one, as he celebrates his birthday and Siegfried gives him new respo
The Last Man In
When a familiar face from Helen's past returns to Darrowby, James worries that he has to vie for her attention and steps
Home Truths
As Chamberlain heads to meet with Hitler in Munich, James prepares to face his parents and give them some difficult news
The Perfect Christmas
James and Helen spend their first Christmas together, but must agree on where to spend it. Despite all seeming idyllic,
Second Time Lucky
It is now spring 1939 and a potential world war looms. Tristan is now a qualified vet, while James enters a new stage of
Honeymoon's Over
Everyone is trying to get along as best they can in the face of changes at Skeldale House. Helen has moved into the beds
Surviving Siegfried
Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along i
What a Balls Up!
James is finally succeeding with the farmers’ uptake of the Ministry of Agriculture’s TB testing scheme, but is stru
Edward
Siegfried and Tristan are left in charge of Skeldale House, when Mrs Hall takes time off to meet up with an important pe
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Skeldale House regulars think about what matters to them most when the radio reports that Britain is standing on the
Merry Bloody Christmas
It’s Christmas in Darrowby and everyone is trying to make the most of things while the world is at war. A young guest
Broodiness
It’s Easter 1940 and, with Tristan away, Skeldale House is busier than ever. Everyone looks to the future, and James t
Carpe Diem
Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper, but her efficient approach doesn’t suit everyone. James and Helen arrive at
Right Hand Man
When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Conflicts co
By the Book
James and Helen are keeping a secret, and following a visit to the Crabtree’s Farm, Carmody is challenged with learnin
Papers
The war is getting closer, James is about to embark on a new journey. He desperately wants things in order and Carmody t
The Home Front
Helen feels redundant at Skeldale, and buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart as Richard refuse
On a Wing and a Prayer
An emotional phone call with a very pregnant Helen makes James determined to get back to her, but he doesn't have many o
To All Our Boys
With World War II underway, Siegfried takes up the slack at the surgery. James faces an uncertain future when he is grou
Holding the Baby
James needs a crash course for fatherhood. Mrs Hall referees between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth, as they fa
Homecoming
Everyone is determined to make Jimmy’s christening day special, while Siegfried is unimpressed when called up to Biggi
Uninvited Guests
Tristan and Carmody can't see eye to eye, but a quest to Pumphrey Manor might just bring them together. Helen tries to s
Pair Bond
After receiving outstanding exam results, Carmody is offered a position in a research program in London, but he wants to
Glass Half Full
James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Si
All God's Creatures
Mrs Hall's world is rocked by bad news. Meanwhile, Tristan is given a special wartime mission involving pigeons, and the
Gathering the Flock
May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. Whe
Old Dog, New Tricks
James is exhausted running between Heston and Skeldale, and to make matters worse, he's often finding himself on the wro
Captain Farnon?
A memorial service is held in Darrowby to honour the war's fallen soldiers and Tristan tries to hide his emotion. He's k
Jenny Wren
Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon real
Fixes
James is worried about the practice finances, but it falls on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfri
Our Hearts Are Full
Tristan and Charlotte enjoy a romantic picnic at Beauvoir Manor, but they are aware that his leave is almost over meanin
Comfort and Joy
It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war. With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen
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