Episode Guide : Series 4

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Episode 1 (17 JAN 88)
One Of Nature's Little Miracles

Siegfried has to deal with some sick turkeys. James tries to get a bank loan, joins the Milk Sub-Committee and pays a visit to Tricki Woo. Another vet claims that Siegfried is stealing his clients. Calum Buchanan joins the practice, complete with tame badger.

Episode 2 (24 JAN 88)
Barks And Bites

Siegfried treats a pair of spoiled dogs. Tristan becomes a Fertility Advisor for the Minister of Agriculture. James has to check some sheep which are being exported to Russia. Calum begins to find his feet.

Episode 3 (31 JAN 88)
The Bull With The Bowler Hat

Tristan begins work as a Fertility Advisor. Siegfried thinks that Calum is introducing too much wildlife into Skeldale House. James tries unsuccessfully to save a sick cow.

Episode 4 (7 FEB 88)
The Pig Man Cometh

James and Helen are looking for a new, bigger home. James helps Lionel Brough with his new piggery. Calum's Dobermans cause problems at Skeldale House. Siegfried thinks about buying a horse.

Episode 5 (14 FEB 88)
Hail Caesar!

The vets have to deal with an outbreak of fleas. They're busy preparing for a bank holiday event intended to raise money for a new church roof. James tries to perform a caesarean section on a cow.

Episode 6 (21 FEB 88)
Only One Woof

Siegfried deals with Gyp, a sheepdog who never barks. James has problems with miserly Mr Biggins. Tristan becomes an overnight expert on goats in an effort to impress a beautiful young married woman.

Episode 7 (28 FEB 88)
Ace, King, Queen, Jack

James deals with a sick cow, an injured dog and a box full of kittens. Siegfried investigates a suspected case of foot and mouth disease. Calum is puzzled by a sick dachshund.

Episode 8 (6 MAR 88)
The Healing Touch

James has to treat a cat with a shattered jaw. He calls on Granville Bennett to help. Granville offers him a share of his paractice. Siegfried gives Calum a lesson in economising.

Episode 9 (13 MAR 88)
City Slicker

James is still thinking over Granville Bennett's offer of a share in his practice. An old friend, who's thinking about taking up farming, pays a visit. James and Siegfried give him a lesson in the realities of a farmer's life.

Episode 10 (20 MAR 88)
For Richer, For Poorer

Siegfried has a bad day. Calum gets trapped in a tree by a bull, so he misses a train. James comes to a decision about Granville Bennett's offer.