adapted by Johnny Byrne from the books by James Herriot
A serial in 13 episodes starring Christopher Timothy as James Herriot and Robert Hardy as Siegfried Farnon
with Peter Davison and Carol Drinkwater
Richard Carmody, a superior student, accompanies James on his rounds 'to learn' - but it becomes clear that there is very little he doesn't know!
(BBC Birmingham) (First shown on BBC1)