

Young James Herriot
Young James Herriot is a three-part British television drama based on the early life of veterinary surgeon James Herriot. It features Iain de Caestecker as the title character following his arrival at veterinary college, alongside Amy Manson and Ben Lloyd-Hughes as fellow students Whirly Tyson and Rob McAloon. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Ann McManus and Eileen Gallagher, it was a Koco Drama production for the BBC which first aired on BBC One in December 2011.
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- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
18-12-201160mJames Herriot begins his first term at Glasgow Veterinary College. After blundering his way into the case of a suffering dray horse, he learns his first lesson in veterinary medici...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
19-12-201160mWhen a farm is threatened with a deadly disease, James must put aside his prejudices to reunite the family. McAloon spies a lucrative opportunity with the wealthy owners of an aili...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
20-12-201160mJenny's parents' fascist sympathies are a cause for concern for Richie when James takes a job at their kennels. Whirly's future at the college comes under threat, and James faces a...
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