In 1937, fresh from veterinary school, James Herriot found himself adrift, the economic hardship of the Depression having stifled prospects in his native Glasgow. In search of a new beginning, he sought employment in the isolated village of…

A disquiet settles over Skeldale House with the unexpected arrival of Siegfried’s brother, Tristan, whose presence disrupts the established order. For James, Helen offers a compelling reason to remain in the Yorkshire Dales.

Tristan began the tedious task of collecting outstanding debts for the practice, and found himself drawn to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Siegfried, meanwhile, entertained ambitions of securing the Attending Veterinary position at…

James finds himself unexpectedly tasked with caring for Mrs. Pumphrey’s excessively indulged Pekingese. Tristan prepares for his return to university, seeking Siegfried’s assistance with his expenses, though Siegfried insists he must first …

The Darrowby Show had arrived, and James felt a thrill of pride at being granted the position of Attending Veterinary. Yet, Siegfried and Tristan regarded the appointment with a knowing unease, convinced that James would find the work far m…

The already heavy burden on James’ shoulders swells when Siegfried falls ill in the midst of a bitter winter. Mrs. Hall remembers his birthday, and Tristan endeavors to lift his spirits with the arrangement of a double date. Season finale.

James seeks solace from his sorrow over Helen by inviting his new girlfriend, Connie, to the Skeldale Christmas party. As the house grows crowded with neighbors and friends, a phone call interrupts the festivities. A man, distressed, reques…