James Herriot is a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the 1930s. He is assigned to the practice of Siegfried Farnon, who—together with his mischievous brother Tristan—already have a successful business. James undergoes a variety of adventures during his work, which are just as often caused by the characters of the county, including the Farnon brothers, as the animals in his care.
Acting
Hopkins steals every scene as gloriously unhinged Siegfried.
Production
Yorkshire Dales look so edible you'll book a cottage.
Director
Claude Whatham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This TV movie preceded the beloved BBC series by five years, with Simon Ward playing James before Christopher Timothy made the role iconic.
Real vet Alf Wight wrote under 'James Herriot' to avoid professional embarrassment—his partners feared clients would recognize themselves in his chaotic stories.
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