Episode Guide : Series 1

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Episode 1 (8 JAN 78)
Horse Sense

James Herriot, newly-qualified vet, arrives at Skeldale House for a job interview. It's the mid-thirties and work is hard to come by. That's one of the reasons why James has come all the way to the Yorkshire town of Darrowby looking for his first appointment.

Siegfried Farnon has forgotten all about the interview, so James has a long wait before he meets his prospective employer.

At the end of the day, James gets the job.

Episode 2 (15 JAN 78)
Dog Days

James has his first encounter with Mrs Pumphrey and her pampered pet dog, Tricki Woo.

Episode 3 (22 JAN 78)
It Takes All Kinds

Siegfried decides to employ a secretary. The result isn't quite what he intended. James meets Helen Alderson for the first time.

Episode 4 (29 JAN 78)
Calf Love

Tristan Farnon has trouble with pigs. James discovers that he has a rival for Helen's affections.

Episode 5 (5 FEB 78)
Out Of Practice

James doesn't seem to be getting anywhere in his pursuit of Helen Alderson. Tristan suggests that James tries seeing a different girl. He arranges a double date, with disastrous results.

Episode 6 (12 FEB 78)
Nothing Like Experience

James finally manages to make a date with Helen. Tristan has problems with a difficult customer.

Episode 7 (19 FEB 78)
Golden Lads And Girls

James is finally beginning to make real progress with Helen. The Dalby family have a run of bad luck.

Episode 8 (26 FEB 78)
Advice And Consent

Siegfried gives James some good advice.

Episode 9 (5 MAR 78)
The Last Furlong

James discovers that some farmers prefer to use their own remedies when animals are sick.

Episode 10 (12 MAR 78)
Sleeping Partners

James and Helen are on a working honeymoon, carrying out tuberculin testing. Siegfried decides that it's time Tristan did some serious work for his examinations.

Episode 11 (19 MAR 78)
Bulldog Breed

A local smallholder has spent all of his savings on new stock. When the animals become seriously ill, the vets have their work cut out trying to save the day.

Episode 12 (7 APR 78)
Practice Makes Perfect

Tristan has failed his exams again, so Siegfried is far from happy with him. James is let in on a secret.

Episode 13 (14 APR 78)
Breath Of Life

Dealing with a very sick animal, James administers a large dose of anaesthetic. He expects the animal to quietly pass away, but is amazed to find that it makes a complete recovery.